Confusion about Adam Johnson

[Rob MCFC]

people rave about him for some reason, i don't get it he looks average at best most times and doesn't really offer us much more then what SWP would/does

 

[Joycee Banercheck]

Completely agree, but do players spend time doing extra work these days? How people like Gareth Barry, Martin Petrov etc can get to play at this level and have so little ability on their ''wrong foot'' is beyond belief. Personally I think all players should practice, or be made to practice with their other foot as it opens up so many more options.

I don't get it, skateboarders and snowboarders do tricks 'switch', I don't understand while professional footballers who are payed 10 million times more, don't improve their weaker foot? Why not practice your left like your practice your right?

Its unbelievable more people aren't two footed in profesional football.

When I was a kid our coach made me put my football boot on my left foot and normal trainer on my right foot. I was only allowed to touch the ball with the foot that had the footy boot on. After a while I'd have to take them off, put a footy boot on the right foot and a trainer on the left and carry on. I was only about 7 or 8 at the time but I've always classed myself as both-footed thanks to that little exercise that got me going with both pegs. Pretty simple and very handy really. I'd imagine a lot of clubs at all levels would employ this kind of training. There's a few drills that focus on improving touch with both feet.

 

[cibaman]

Asa Hartford was the best two footed player we've had and that I've seen. He could pass the ball both long and short equally well with both feet, watching him you really couldnt tell which was his best foot. Dont know whether it came naturally or he just worked on it. Equally crap at shooting with either foot unfortunately and just as likely to foul when tackling.

Alan Oakes was probably at the other end of the spectrum, looked like he'd fall over if he tried to play the ball with his right foot and would perform contortions to make sure he could receive a pass on his left peg.

 

[waspish]

His end product is not there!........

He should watch Valencia his service to the front men is outstanding!

 

[TheSituation]

Shit player.

 

[TFC]

I think the super sub role he had earlier on in the season was perfect for him, come on and change games.

I like the kid though, has huge potential. What I didnt like too much was the slight head shaking when he was subbed on Monday after a very average game. Maybe he was mad at himself, hope so anyway.

 

[Rammyblues]

He might not have contributed too much in that Blackburn game maybe the fact that the opposition had three players marking him might have had something to do with it, if teams mark him to that extent surely it means they think he is a threat and thereby allowing more room for our other players.

 

[UweGoater]

defo a play for home games!!

 

[Freestyler]

with the ball loves it.

when he doesn't have the ball, he doesn't look arsed at all, just strolls about.

sad but true.

 

[TheSituation]

He might not have contributed too much in that Blackburn game maybe the fact that the opposition had three players marking him might have had something to do with it, if teams mark him to that extent surely it means they think he is a threat and thereby allowing more room for our other players.

He's never been marked tightly by more than one player until he picks up the ball, at which point he's doubled up on and as usual fails to get in a cross or do anything productive. He's not hard to mark, he stands on the touchline, never offering, barely even contributing to the side. I was quite excited about Tevez's absence, I thought it'd give us a chance to play Dzeko upfront with Balotelli and Silva either side, but now quite frankly I wouldn't mind having Tevez back as long as Johnson is dropped.