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Yep me too. I think he's on the take with Richi.
It really all just is sophism defending him
It’s clear he’s not good enough as a starter in any position, and that we need to move on from him. Hes a nice enough lad and I’ll always appreciate Bilbao. But people acting like Johnson is actually some important player for us are simply doing so to be contrarians and to get into arguments. His overall level of play is simply far too limited.
People (including myself tbf) are a bit too rude to him but the defenders of Johnson are simply denying reality at this point.
Richie isn't on the take bit of gear but not on the take. He's the worse player to be in a fixing syndicate hes too haphazard. He's not in control of himself at all. Its like Kramer in Seinfeld just blundering around getting fouls. Id not trust him to get a throw -in at a prearranged time .
Totally agree. I wanted Ange out as much as the next guy but the personal shit was just stupid. There’s just some players that you don’t ever want to watch though and we have a couple that ruin my buzz for a game but I’m sure it’s the same at every club.Yeah of course! I'm not arguing against having 'strong' opinions about players. Just calling him a cunt etc all the time - it's just unnecessary.
Denying reality? Top scorer for the club last year. Scores in big games as well. But to you and your mates who probably can't manage 5 keep ups between you, he's not good enough.
The sad reality is that so called fans like you are so invested in your own opinion now, you'd prefer to see Johnson fail than succeed. Hating Johnson is pretty much your entire personality on this forum.
Johnson has been a great signing for the money paid and we shouldn't be looking at anything less than £60 mil to let him go. And if he stays, he still has a big role to play in challenging for more trophies and finishing top 4.
I can agree with that. The energy around the team last season was just incredibly toxic, losing every week finishing 17th, getting smacked up at home all the time. We all looked for our scapegoats, of which there were many. Johnno is an easy one because his strengths aren’t really visible when we’re losing- he’s a good runner off ball and he’s got a great first time cross on him, and obviously he ended up being productive using those.Yeah agree with this.
I do think it's ok to praise him when he (eventually) does something well, like that goal the other day, without being accused of being a Brennan fanboi.
I mean...I'm Welsh and I want him gone! But some posters just got rather overboard about him (we all know which ones) and need to grow up.
Hopefully his performances pick up a bit for us and help us to sell him but if/when he goes, I'll wish him nothing but good luck.
I just think some of the childish name-calling needs to stop. Just my view.
Bizarre, inaccurate, delusional post. I have never wanted any Spurs player to fail in my entire life, and I’ve lost my voice cheering a few of Johnson’s goals the past couple years, most recently the City one. To suggest my “entire personality” is hating on Johnson is both incorrect and, considering I don’t think we’ve even interacted before, rather creepy.Denying reality? Top scorer for the club last year. Scores in big games as well. But to you and your mates who probably can't manage 5 keep ups between you, he's not good enough.
The sad reality is that so called fans like you are so invested in your own opinion now, you'd prefer to see Johnson fail than succeed. Hating Johnson is pretty much your entire personality on this forum.
Johnson has been a great signing for the money paid and we shouldn't be looking at anything less than £60 mil to let him go. And if he stays, he still has a big role to play in challenging for more trophies and finishing top 4.
This guy and sudoku are trolls. No point.Bizarre, inaccurate, delusional post. I have never wanted any Spurs player to fail in my entire life, and I’ve lost my voice cheering a few of Johnson’s goals the past couple years, most recently the City one. To suggest my “entire personality” is hating on Johnson is both incorrect and, considering I don’t think we’ve even interacted before, rather creepy.
However, I thank you for proving my original point about Johnson “defenders” just being interested in contrarianism. The only people who actually think Johnson’s a quality player are sudoku and shady ffs.
I think 95% of the posters in here agree that BJ has serious flaws but can also do good things on occasion. In my opinion, the good things don’t happen often enough and it translates into him being a below average player, but a player that is still useful to the current squad.Yeah agree with this.
I do think it's ok to praise him when he (eventually) does something well, like that goal the other day, without being accused of being a Brennan fanboi.
I mean...I'm Welsh and I want him gone! But some posters just got rather overboard about him (we all know which ones) and need to grow up.
Hopefully his performances pick up a bit for us and help us to sell him but if/when he goes, I'll wish him nothing but good luck.
I just think some of the childish name-calling needs to stop. Just my view.
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Agree mostly but it is up to frank and the players to garner positive energy. The performances if you call it that at home have been terrible. We were ripped apart by Bmouth, wolves 2nd abysmal, chavs diabolical etc. What are the players saying to each other in their stupid huddles at start and HT. Not seen one game where we have been fully on it at home regardless of what Frank says in pre match presser.I can agree with that. The energy around the team last season was just incredibly toxic, losing every week finishing 17th, getting smacked up at home all the time. We all looked for our scapegoats, of which there were many. Johnno is an easy one because his strengths aren’t really visible when we’re losing- he’s a good runner off ball and he’s got a great first time cross on him, and obviously he ended up being productive using those.
However, when it’s bad, he looks non-league level on the ball and it’s effectively like playing with 10 men. I remember the crowd sarcastically applauding him attempting a dribble. But he is just an indictment of a flawed, disjointed recruitment system rather than some bad egg himself.
I would like to try to be more positive, especially going into derby weekend. I think Frank has been a bit taken aback by how toxic and negative it can get at home and I’d fully admit some responsibility in it when I have gone to matches. We all vent and let out steam on here and it doesn’t lead to constructive discussion most of the time.
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Well, early season confidence, I reckon we can well improve last season's 64 to 80 this term.
Obviously hoping that set pieces will produce more goals from CBs.
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I can think of half a dozen posters that could apply to.Denying reality? Top scorer for the club last year. Scores in big games as well.
The sad reality is that so called fans like you are so invested in your own opinion now, you'd prefer to see Johnson fail than succeed. Hating Johnson is pretty much your entire personality on this forum.
The only people who actually think Johnson’s a quality player are sudoku and shady ffs.