AJ

[ToxtethBlue]

I am not comparing him to Yakubu, I am just dismissing your idea that Johnson is [Poor language removed].

22 goals in 64 games isn't a record to be sneered at. To me, thats 'clinical' enough.

I thought you where. You did bring up both his and the Yak's stats and compared there goals to chances rate. If you weren't then fair enough.

I don't think he's [Poor language removed] I just think he's average and very one dimensional. There are much better strikers out there and at 9 million we'd be getting enough money to bring in a better player.

His goal record is decent as I said but his all round game is the most worrying thing for me. He lacks in alot of areas and alot of the time is very innefective over 90 minutes.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

To show he compared well with Yakubu (the best in the business) at converting chances, albeit in a stronger side.

He offers something different and vital, pace.

On form, he's very effective.

 

[ToxtethBlue]

To show he compared well with Yakubu (the best in the business) at converting chances, albeit in a stronger side.

He offers something different and vital, pace.

On form, he's very effective.

Pace can only get you so far. If you haven't got the strength, technical ability and intelligence to go with it then your not going to be very effective.

The only thing Johnson offers for me is livelyness. He runs around a bit and keeps defenders on there toes but he rarely tests them.

I like pace but it has to be used correctly and actually test people. You could get a kid from a Sunday league team, throw him upfront and tell him to run around at full pelt. Realistically it only gets you so far.

If Johnson is going to stay and start I want more from him than work rate.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Fair enough

 

[ToxtethBlue]

Fair enough

No problem. Good discussion.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Something tells me this will be an ongoing debate throughout the season

 

[Bundy]

Something tells me this will be an ongoing debate throughout the season

Not when he's gone tho.

 

[coyney]

Something tells me this will be an ongoing debate throughout the season

I think he will be gone before we kick a ball in the prem,sad because he deserves a run and we might regret selling him.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

He'll stay lads.

But than again, I said the same about Beattie

 

[Gazdalf]

He'll stay lads.

But than again, I said the same about Beattie

I agree. He is going nowhere. I have heard this also. Trust me my precious.


disclaimer - If 15 mill was offered the above statement may become null and void

 

[Chris]

Moyes loves AJ, it just aint going to happen!

I've read a few dodgy newshites this morning that say Owen is close to coming to Everton for about £8m. If that happens then I wouldn't bat an eyelid if Johnson went to WestHam. Owen is a far better player, albiet a perennially injured one...

 

[Dejan79]

Can't really see moyes selling johnson and replacing him with a player whos got elastic bands for ham strings and a pair of old mans knees We'll be pushing on four fronts again next year, it just wouldn't make sense.

 

[Rich316]

Why would Umbro pay part of little Michael's wages? If he was Beckham, then I could figure it out. But Owen is hardly the future for the marketing men.

owen is umbro's golden boy like beckham is for addidas

 

[coyney]

owen is umbro's golden boy like beckham is for addidas

Yes but why do us any favours plus how can the fee be £5 million even the Geordie's are not that thick

 

[toffeestillidie]

the only reason i would want owen would be to [Poor language removed] the [Poor language removed]