If Michael Johnson is indeed struggling with alcohol (and a few sightings of a young man partying in Manchester most certainly do not evidence this), then surely his employers have a duty of pastoral care and protection from the media?
Folks on here stuck by the likes of Joey Barton in light of some despicable, well reported and evidenced episodes, yet round with astounding hypocrisy on a promising and undoubtedly talented Manchester City player who continues to suffer setbacks, both physical and mental, in the course of recovery from long term injury.
The club either employs or is in contact with expertise far in excess of any of us, and will decide an appropriate course of action in order to get Michael well and playing as we know he can as soon as possible, which is really what we all want. If a loan to QPR or elsewhere speeds this, then so be it. I for one wish Michael Johnson all the best and look forward to seeing him back in the colours.