Boycie Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Well if he was glad when the final whistle went, it explains why he often looked to accept a pass whilst hid behind an opposing player. I often thought he didn’t look interested a couple of seasons ago, seemed to pick up once his MLS move was in the pipeline. I would think other players salaries maybe effected individual players attitudes after the play off defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I can totally understand how he feels...... Change after change, the bloke decided to finally up sticks. Fair play to him..... totally shows the real reason he’s gone, fed up of how it’s gone at the club since play off final. I think the club needs to seriously look at the way they have run themselves over the last 2/3 years...... take stock, and put in to plan a vision, a identity, above all else make Derby an attractive and positI’ve proposition to anyone signing. We are seeing signs of stability..... with Gary being left in his post for longer than a year. That’s a start..... let’s hope whatever happens in next few weeks, be it promotion or not..... that Derby County start to reconnect with fans, what it means to be here to a player..... and show energy into making Derby successful again instead of fighting battles off the field publicly. To coin a Trump phrase..... MDGA!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnstile Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Dont read where he has criticised DCFC or the FANS.He seems to be having a go at the managers,dont blame him for that.Most have been poor or grim since clough and McLaren.All the best to the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamuelLJackson Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 hour ago, RamLad1884 said: Surely if he was that unhappy two years ago he would have said/done something? These kind of stories make it difficult to be a fan sometimes. I don't think I'd be wrong in saying JR was a fans favourite, even when he struggled his effort didn't go unnoticed. Unfortunately getting stick from the fans is all part of the game, he'll get it in the US much worse if the goals dry up He very likely did say something: to his manager(s), not to the fans. He still worked hard as you say and played like he cared, and my respect for him actually has gone up a notch reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamuelLJackson Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Oh and one little aside, for those who don't know: Sporting Kansas City isn't based in Kansas. It's based in Kansas City, Missouri. The stadium is in Kansas City, Kansas. It's not one city that sprawls into two states though - it's two separate cities. I wonder if Johnny's worked this out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Good player, poorly managed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 9 hours ago, PodgeyRam said: Let's be honest though, there's not been much to write a glowing endorsement about since McClaren was sacked the first time. Fans all over the place criticise the way the club does things. Why shouldn't a player be able to criticise too after he's left? He's arguably better placed than any of us to do so. Oh he is perfectly welcome to criticise the club don't get me wrong, but it doesn't mean what he says won't change my opinion of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRam Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 15 hours ago, David said: Wasn't great reading, hopefully an interview that could put to bed the talk of him wanting to leave because of a) Rowett's tactics or b) Seeing his mates leave. Also we didn't replace him, true, but clearly the correct decision to let him leave. Probably should have left a couple of years ago given the way he felt. I would love to see a new policy in place, after the final game of the season hands up who doesn't want to be here? We then try and find these players a new home. Even if it means key players leaving. I want to see players that want to be here, not walking off the pitch thinking that **** for that, another game over with. But for them to walk off the pitch thinking they are enjoying it, they need to be enojoying their football. Players who like playing the ball on the floor are going to be the ones that want to leave, not the ones that are happy picking up a large wage packet and are quite happy siting there with little other ambition. It was the right call to let him go for him, not for Derby and if he had been here for 18 months unhappy then 6 more wouldn’t have made a difference, I wouldn’t be surprised if that 2 years was over egged slightly, let’s face it GR had over a year to convince him to stay, we let you go Jonny and you don’t say anything about the current manager ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbob Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 21 hours ago, Mafiabob said: Hmmmmmmmm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuket Ram Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Shocked to read this - Johnny says he hated his last 2 years at Derby and was "stabbed in the back" from within the club. Anyone got any ideas what he's referring too? https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/johnny-russell-derby-sporting-kansas-1511003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 That is so bizarre. He certainly looked like he was enjoying it when his form came back. And why come out now and say something? He's obviously one to carry grievances. The only reason it concerns be is whether this is indicative of something more serious within the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, Ramitupper said: Shocked to read this - Johnny says he hated his last 2 years at Derby and was "stabbed in the back" from within the club. Anyone got any ideas what he's referring too? https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/johnny-russell-derby-sporting-kansas-1511003 Yeah I bet he wanted to give it up along with his pay check too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, Ramitupper said: Shocked to read this - Johnny says he hated his last 2 years at Derby and was "stabbed in the back" from within the club. Anyone got any ideas what he's referring too? https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/johnny-russell-derby-sporting-kansas-1511003 He's missing Chris Martin ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckram Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Don’t think he had the mentality to deal with the pressure of what was expected here. He’s much better playing in a low quality league working on his tan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 “My whole time at Derby, I look back, and there’s nothing but good memories.” Make your mind up, Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramit Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mckram said: Don’t think he had the mentality to deal with the pressure of what was expected here. He’s much better playing in a low quality league working on his tan. Johnny always gave his all, an honest hard working team player. i for one applaud that kind of mentality in a player, but to each his own. He was underappreciated by some fans IMO and perhaps by the club too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North East Ram Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 He gave everything even though he frustrated me at times. All in all, a good player for Derby. And that goal v notts; I mean, come on. But I do wonder what goes on behind the scenes in the last few years. Thank you JR.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'm a bit disappointed in Johnny Russell , whatever happened within the club , happened we will never no. But he was a fans a favourite and he never once came out and said thanks to the fans , he was both my kids favourite player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, RiddingsRam said: I'm a bit disappointed in Johnny Russell , whatever happened within the club , happened we will never no. But he was a fans a favourite and he never once came out and said thanks to the fans , he was both my kids favourite player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentRam Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Really tired of 'He gave it his all'. Every player should be trying their hardest and giving it their all. I am one of the few who couldn't stand him due to being a very frustrating player to watch and over rated. He is in the MLS. I lived in Toronto for years and i follow TFC who have Jozy Altidore who scores a goal every other game. As much as I love Toronto FC, the standards are very different to even the Championship. I am glad Russell has found level he is good at but this interview annoyed me because prior to Rowett arriving, all those managers we had NEVER dropped him even when he was performing badly. So I am not sure how he fell out of love a couple of years ago. He was not a player who was banished to the reserves or treated harshly. I am just glad drama king is gone to be honest. Bracing myself for the posters in here who talk about him like he is Bale or Ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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