Skilly McRailnob
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Why doesn't Adam Johnson start EVERY game?
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This is the first game he hasn't started for us.
blueplan
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The question is moot isn't it?
IMO he was subbed in at the wight time and was given sideline instructions which contributed to his goal.
IMO he was subbed in at the wight time and was given sideline instructions which contributed to his goal.
BitterBlue94
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Johnson has started more games on the pitch than on the subs bench since he came to us. Today was different because Johnson played poorly in our last game against Chelsea. Shaun did quite well. Also Shaun did quite well for England the other day, so all things considered starting Shaun today seemed sensible. Unfortunately he played quite badly today and when Johnson came on he impressed, so Johnson will start next game and Shaun will be on the bench. No one should be guaranteed a place on the first team, and what Mancini is doing is correct- making the players work for there place.
blueplan
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BitterBlue94 said:Johnson has started more games on the pitch than on the subs bench since he came to us. Today was different because Johnson played poorly in our last game against Chelsea. Shaun did quite well. Also Shaun did quite well for England the other day, so all things considered starting Shaun today seemed sensible. Unfortunately he played quite badly today and when Johnson came on he impressed, so Johnson will start next game and Shaun will be on the bench. No one should be guaranteed a place on the first team, and what Mancini is doing is correct- making the players work for there place.
Agreed. Shaun finishing today was poor. So did RSC, Bellers, Tevez, etc.
My question is did he gave his efforts? Did he tired out the opponents. Did he hemmed them in their half?
Having said that when a fresh sub comes in he will someways benefit from his predecessor's contributions. No?
BermudaBlue
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Does anyone have a link to his goal today? I want to see it again, and sadly haven't been able to find it anywhere.
ColinBellsjockstrap said:He's young, he's fit, he lights the pitch up, he can play on the left or right and...................he has just scored while I have been typing this..........:-))
I pointed this out before the game and got zero support.
supercity36
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Johnson should be starting over SWP
watched the game today, and can honestly say for a man wanting a chunky pay rise, SWP certainly wasnt playing "out of his skin". to be honest, he hasnt been the same since he returned, he wont run at his defender and generally provides little threat for the majority of games. however, when adam johnson came on, he was absolutely amazing, took the piss out of the full back and scored a magnificent goal. for me, he is a definite starter vs fulham, especially if we are persisting with 3 DM's not providing much threat. just my piece
p.s ive only came online so not sure if its already had a thread. please merge if so
watched the game today, and can honestly say for a man wanting a chunky pay rise, SWP certainly wasnt playing "out of his skin". to be honest, he hasnt been the same since he returned, he wont run at his defender and generally provides little threat for the majority of games. however, when adam johnson came on, he was absolutely amazing, took the piss out of the full back and scored a magnificent goal. for me, he is a definite starter vs fulham, especially if we are persisting with 3 DM's not providing much threat. just my piece
p.s ive only came online so not sure if its already had a thread. please merge if so
Re: Johnson should be starting over SWP
Johnson all the way
supercity36 said:watched the game today, and can honestl say for a man wanting a chunky pay rise, SWP certainly wasnt playing "out of his skin". to be honest, he hasnt been the same since he returned, he wont run at his defender and generally provides little threat for the majority of games. however, when adam johnson came on, he was absolutely amazing, took the piss out of the full back and scored a magnificent goal. for me, he is a definite starter vs fulham, especially if we are oersisting with 3 DM's not providing much threat. just my piece
Johnson all the way
MCFC BOB
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Re: Johnson should be starting over SWP
He did more in 20 minutes than Wright-Phillips did in 70 minutes. Then again, in Johnson's brief City career, he's done more than Wright-Phillips has all season.
He did more in 20 minutes than Wright-Phillips did in 70 minutes. Then again, in Johnson's brief City career, he's done more than Wright-Phillips has all season.
Bluemoon115
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Re: Johnson should be starting over SWP
He beat his man several times, only to have 3 defenders around him and no support.
Johnson looked better because the whole team was pushing up to get the equaliser, so he had more options.
And no, this isn't a post slagging Johnson, it's a post defending SWP.
He beat his man several times, only to have 3 defenders around him and no support.
Johnson looked better because the whole team was pushing up to get the equaliser, so he had more options.
And no, this isn't a post slagging Johnson, it's a post defending SWP.
scorer
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Been eligible for six matches since joining us - started 4 sub in 2 (the first v Hull and today).
Not too bad for a youngster I'd say.
Not too bad for a youngster I'd say.