luke_bristol Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Now I've never been the biggest fan of LJ the player (cracking bloke though), but I thought he came on and did well today. Let the ball slip under his foot on one occassion, but he played some really good positive passes today, put in a couple of good tackles and even won a header! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 I agree LJ was very impressive today even making a run that I thought was Sproule at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Like all fringe players Lee Johnson will want to impress the new manager, even if it is by dvd and today reflected that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 So cynical RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 He should have come on earlier, Hartley was having a mare today. When he came on he did well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Shot JR? Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 I thought he had a poor game actually (and I always try and give him the benefit of the doubt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 So cynical RR Nothing cynical about wanting to impress a new manager. I'll bet LJ couldn't wait to get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Did OK, but not good enough at this level, so hopefully his last appearance at the Gate. If we are ambitious, and are going to play 4-4-2 we need players who can offer far more than Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Jordi Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Never been an lj fan at this level but I have always maintained that he is a good squad player and today proved that for me, he isn't a starter but can do a job for half hour when winning, I thought he did well this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 He did alright, nothing special. I just don't think he's to the required standard, and personally I'd much rather keep Williams. But hey, Coppell will form his own opinion and I'll be very interested to see if he's still with us come next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Can't wait for Coppell to come in and ship out the deadwood LJ included, there are plenty of better and more consitant players out there, I will glad if and when he goes a fresh start for the lad somewhere else is probably best for all Lee included. Nothing personal, more a case of progression and a little freshening up on the personnel front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red badger Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Can't wait for Coppell to come in and ship out the deadwood LJ included, there are plenty of better and more consitant players out there, I will glad if and when he goes a fresh start for the lad somewhere else is probably best for all Lee included. Nothing personal, more a case of progression and a little freshening up on the personnel front. Agreed. Nice for Lee that his last appearance in a City shirt was half decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Agreed. Nice for Lee that his last appearance in a City shirt was half decent. Is he not playing next week then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Played well today but not good enough generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Now that's daddy gone all you LJ lovers have seen the last of LJ. He was never good enough and the love you had for his old man blinded you to how sh1t he is. He will never play for City again and I will bet that some time in the future he will end up playing for his Dad again before he hangs up his boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shaws hair Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 did ok today but just not good enough at this level never has been never will be, but since the brazial has left hes done much better over all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Now that's daddy gone all you LJ lovers have seen the last of LJ. He was never good enough and the love you had for his old man blinded you to how sh1t he is. He will never play for City again and I will bet that some time in the future he will end up playing for his Dad again before he hangs up his boots. How do you know Coppell wont want to keep him? Hes a good passer of the ball although does try to get clever sometimes and fails. Derby fans rate him quite highly and they would love him back, i know this by talking to a fan before the match. On todays performance we wernt much better than Derby so if hes good for them he shouldnt be much worse for us. On todays performance he done some good passes and is the kind of player Coppell may like. Let him make his mind up because i believe he future with us is 50/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Better game from him than hes done for a while. Credit where credit is due. He even tackled today, and no dodgy sideways passes Put a shift in to contribute, unlike some of his previous games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 From what I see, Without a consistant passing midfielder our strikers will not get the service, I'm neither an LJ lover or a hater but statistically we have been less successful with him out the side, it's all well and good having great tacklers, Marv, Skuse, Hartley in the middle and good runners in LCR and Sproule but it was Lee Johnsons precision that got us up the table in our first championship season. He is not substandard. I accept Hartley can pass the ball extremely well but how often long can his legs carry him, and what pressure is he under to perform if Johnson was sent packing. Johnson has his off games but we never had anybody that would drop back and link up defence and midfield then spray the ball in replacement, given the circumstances I would happily see another passing midfielder offer competition. IMO Williams is like Noble and unless we play 4-5-1 he's not really very effective unless you can find a player with: Hartley's passing and strength Elliot's heading ability And Can last 90 minutes week in week out Williams can't fit into a 4-4-2 I've never been Williams' biggest fan but these are basically my reasons for having Johnson in the squad over Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red badger Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Is he not playing next week then? Fair play - I'd forgotten about next week! Maybe just one more appearance. Lee's done a great job but I'd be surprised if any manager eyeing promotion thought he'd be part of the set up...unless they were a manager eyeing promotion from League One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrebel Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Better game from him than hes done for a while. Credit where credit is due. He even tackled today, and no dodgy sideways passes Put a shift in to contribute, unlike some of his previous games. It says something about Lee Johnson when because he actually tackled in a game he should be given a mention as if he has done somrthing out of the ordinary. The sooner all Johnson's are moved out the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thought he had a solid cameo appearance with several incisive passes and darting runs. Did anyone take note of the reception he got from the Derby fans when he came on?! i forgot to look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Scotty Murray Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 He did well because he had time and space in an open game where he could easily pick out a pass. Where he struggles is where the game is very tight and he gives the ball away far too much. Johnson is not a bad reserve but would be surprised if he stayed next season. Unfortunately 1 goal and 2 assists in an entire season is not a good enough return for someone who is supposed to be a creative midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economou Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 He did well because he had time and space in an open game where he could easily pick out a pass. Where he struggles is where the game is very tight and he gives the ball away far too much. Johnson is not a bad reserve but would be surprised if he stayed next season. Unfortunately 1 goal and 2 assists in an entire season is not a good enough return for someone who is supposed to be a creative midfielder. As opposed to Skuse who's played a full season & who's goals/assists stats are a lot higher ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 As opposed to Skuse who's played a full season & who's goals/assists stats are a lot higher ?? Skuse is an all rounder who defends and contributes off the ball infinitely more than LJ, and he doesn't take set pieces. He does pretty much everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Like all fringe players Lee Johnson will want to impress the new manager, even if it is by dvd and today reflected that. I agree with this. Personally I rekon he'll go to another Championship side, then lets all watch his career degress. My bet would be that he joins Coventry or a team in that mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thought he had a solid cameo appearance with several incisive passes and darting runs. Did anyone take note of the reception he got from the Derby fans when he came on?! i forgot to look! Was speaking to some Derby fans after the game and they said that they gave him a loud cheer when he came on. Also said he was a class act up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 As opposed to Skuse who's played a full season & who's goals/assists stats are a lot higher ?? All the central midfielders should be disappointed with their contributions in both these areas this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shaws hair Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 why the **** do you keep removing my posts??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 It's Coppells decision and I will trust what he decides, personally as I stated before I think he has played his last game at Ashton Gate in a City shirt. Coppell has said already he intends to use wingers and LJ can't hack it play in a central 2, his allover game is simply not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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