David Johnson RIP

[laserblue]

David Johnson was better known as a Liverpool, Ipswich and Everton player but signed for City in 1984 and played 6 league games scoring one goal. He died today aged 71 and had been suffering from throat cancer. A really good player in his day. RIP.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Class player - RIP.



Also had the Sgt. Pepper's look to a tee.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Woww another one gone to that cuntish disease,Great player in is time R.I.P David

 

[Kippax77]

Yes I thought he was good player watching him on the telly as a young lad.
Rip

 

[manclad]

I don't remember him playing for City at all, but he was an important member of the all conquering Liverpool team of the late 70s/early 80s.
RIP David .

 

[Hes the left back remember]

I always related Daivid to Liverpool and Ipswich ,a really good pro. 8 Appearances for England 6 goals!!
RIP

 

[petrusha]

Sorry to read this. He was a genuinely excellent player - perhaps even a bit underrated. He scored a more-than-creditable six goals in eight games for England, and was a superb partner for Kenny Dalglish in Bob Paisley's formidable Liverpool side until Ian Rush emerged in the early 1980s.

He was past his best when we signed him on a short-term contract until the end of the season in 1983/84 (and had also got rid of his trademark 'tache), but did score a last-gasp winner as we came from behind to beat Cardiff at Maine Road. The place was under half full but went mad, as it was essential to win to keep our dwindling - and ultimately fruitless - promotion hopes alive.

He didn't do enough in his few appearances to earn a longer deal, and it's hard to argue that Billy McNeill got this decision wrong. Nonetheless, Johnson showed flashes even at City where the international class he'd once had shone through.

 

[PinkFinal]

RIP

 

[I'm Blue]

RIP : (

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Grim way to go, RIP.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Wish we could find a cure for this horrible illness,

RIP David

 

[LongsightM13]

As others have said he was long past it when he signed for us, but was a very underrated player in his liverpool days, the selfless sort of striker who made those around him look and play better

 

[bluemoon32]

He was a fine player earlier in his career, R.I.P

 

[Eccles Blue]

RIP Condolences to his family and friends. :-(

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

RIP Condition to his family and friends. :-(

Bit harsh to want his friends and family to get his condition EB..

(I know what you meant ;-) )

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Sorry to read this. He was a genuinely excellent player - perhaps even a bit underrated. He scored a more-than-creditable six goals in eight games for England, and was a superb partner for Kenny Dalglish in Bob Paisley's formidable Liverpool side until Ian Rush emerged in the early 1980s.

He was past his best when we signed him on a short-term contract until the end of the season in 1983/84 (and had also got rid of his trademark 'tache), but did score a last-gasp winner as we came from behind to beat Cardiff at Maine Road. The place was under half full but went mad, as it was essential to win to keep our dwindling - and ultimately fruitless - promotion hopes alive.

He didn't do enough in his few appearances to earn a longer deal, and it's hard to argue that Billy McNeill got this decision wrong. Nonetheless, Johnson showed flashes even at City where the international class he'd once had shone through.

From an era wwws but seemed a top bloke, I was at the Cardiff game and bounced around....as you do.

RIP Johnno

 

[hammocity]

Wish we could find a cure for this horrible illness,

RIP David

2 of my good friends (Blues) are living with Cancer and both incurable but thankfully due to modern medicine they are able to live a life whilst it’s held at bay. One is 63 and was diagnosed at 56, the other is 54, diagnosed this year, horrible disease.

RIP David Johnson

 

[stonie]

just seen the report of his passing on itv, gone too soon, RIP

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

David Johnson and musician Wilco Johnson on the same day :(

 

[Eccles Blue]

Bit harsh to want his friends and family to get his condition EB..

(I know what you meant ;-) )

Ohhhh nooooo it came up with condolences on auto fill I was sure and I was rushing! I should have waited. I do apologise. The wrong thread to make a mistake in.