SuperDerbySuperRams Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I didn't go tonight (I doubt many did!) but just got a text off my pal who did, and apparently he was outstanding all evening. So hopefully his critics, who get on his back after one misplaced pass, take note! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsdubs Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Sounded great on t'radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hopefully he has sorted out his personal issues off the pitch. A fully fit Johnson is a real asset to any team in the championship. The key is that he has to be 100% though. If he isn't, then he looks like a league 2 player because his game relies on his physical attributes. Did he play as the holding midfielder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Never doubted him, if he stays fit he will hopefully kick on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilsonram12 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Sounded like he did the tackling and let butters and Hughes play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIMBAUD Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 'immense' acc to Ramage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 What we've needed this season - a rock in midfield. He didn't have a brilliant first season for us but for his first 7 or 8 games he was fantastic. He has been fantastic at this level for years now so it wasn't a question of is he good enough, it was a question of if he could rediscover his form. The role he plays certainly isn't going to see him 'past it' at 29. Hopefully a run in the team will bring more confidence and his performances will get to the standard we've been used to seeing for other sides. Some of the abuse he's got on here has been embarrassing. Posts suggesting he faked injury so not to take a penalty in the cup against Carlisle were probably the funniest. A guy with a decent number of PL appearances, has appeared in a play-off final etc, doesn't have the stomach to take a penalty in the League Cup second round against a League Two team... Hopefully if he has another good game against Reading, the jeers from the home 'fans' won't be so loud whenever he touches the ball and he can actually play with a little freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've been saying for weeks we needed strength in the middle of the park and Johnson provides that. Just because he had a bad spell doesn't make him a bad player, he's been a top player at this level for so long for a reason. I thought he looked like his old self against Liverpool and can't fathom why he was dropped, so glad he came back tonight and played like he did- it allows our others mids to go further forward. Such an obvious solution and shows pearsons ineptitude that he couldn't see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spalding Ram Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Listened to the commentary on Radio Wales............Johnson man of the match according to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady1993 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 11 minutes ago, McLovin said: Hopefully he has sorted out his personal issues off the pitch. A fully fit Johnson is a real asset to any team in the championship. The key is that he has to be 100% though. If he isn't, then he looks like a league 2 player because his game relies on his physical attributes. Did he play as the holding midfielder? It sounded that way, yes. Best place for him for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 He has been absolute rubbish for a while, but glad he's done well. Lets hope he gets back to the Johnson that first signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Players waltz in and out of form. Are we not allowed to point out when a player is playing poorly now? He played well, so he can start the next game. If he starts playing badly, he should get dropped. That is how this is supposed to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've been screaming at management team to started him over Bryson for weeks and Johnson played well. HAPPY DAYS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 just back to chepstow now. Brad was great tonight. Happy for him, happy for all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 22 minutes ago, Derby_EnglandLoyal said: I've been screaming at management team to started him over Bryson for weeks and Johnson played well. HAPPY DAYS!!! He played in the centre mainly where he should be playing, he pretty much dominated the midfield at times. Ok Cardiff were gash but tonight at least Bradley stepped up to the plate, won his battles and I can't remember him doing much wrong, maybe I'm just overjoyed and surprised at the result but I thought Bradley was as key as anyone to winning this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 "Really surprised" McClaren. MOTM for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Played very well today. Butterfield was my personal motm but Johnson was close behind alongside Pearce. This role really suits him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady1993 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Just now, SuperDerbySuperRams said: "Really surprised" McClaren. MOTM for me. Agree completely. I've said a reasonable amount about Johnson this week (mostly complaining about his ball retention) but he was excellent today, played the role really well. Positionally disciplined, decent distribution and combative when needed. I hope he keeps it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Early on he received the ball just back from the half way line. I was so so pleased to see him take it round his man move forward over half way and play a forward ball. Rather than the easy first touch sideways. Indicative of the afternoon, much more positive attitude all round the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 23 minutes ago, SuperDerbySuperRams said: "Really surprised" McClaren. MOTM for me. Yep I'm fast becoming a Johnson cheerleader, thought he was immense breaking play up and bossed the centre of the pitch, even showed he could pick a pass a couple of occasions. Hope he can really grow into this role as much as I like George Thorne, no telling how long before he's match fit. Keep it up Brad, do Derby City proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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