Player Watch Player Watch: Brennan Johnson

[Japhet]

It’s a weird one because the physio started stretching it like it was cramp which you do not do if it’s a hammie injury. He walked off the pitch fine

Looked more like cramp to me.

 

[Frozen_Waffles]

Yeah he was fine. It’s because of price tags that people have unrealistic expectations.

Two of our greatest players started their careers slowly - Bale & Son

People need more patience

That's an odd comment....

He's had 1 sub appearance and about 60 minutes of football and but for a slight offside and a top class save he'd have two goals.

He hasn't started slowly and he doesn't need patience, imo (and Anges) he's already ahead of Soloman and perhaps even Richarlison.

Looks a very good signing to me.

 

[Kirito]

That's an odd comment....

He's had 1 sub appearance and about 60 minutes of football and but for a slight offside and a top class save he'd have two goals.

He hasn't started slowly and he doesn't need patience, imo (and Anges) he's already ahead of Soloman and perhaps even Richarlison.

Looks a very good signing to me.

I didn’t say he started slowly, I said Son and Bale started slowly, my previous comment was praising Johnson for the game. I was just reminding the people in this thread that were moaning that they should give players more time.

 

[Donki]

I don’t think his fitness levels are up there with the rest of the teams, I don’t think it’s a desire or attitude issue more needs to work on his conditioning.

 

[teedee]

Looked more like cramp to me.

He was walking okay after the game when the team went to applaud the Spurs fans.

 

[Japhet]

He was waking okay after the game when the team went to applaud the Spurs fans.

He was injured previously and probably not up to match fitness quite yet, so hopefully all good.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

I don’t think his fitness levels are up there with the rest of the teams, I don’t think it’s a desire or attitude issue more needs to work on his conditioning.

Agree, to me he just looked like someone who was still learning the tactics and isn't yet at the required fitness level whilst also playing in one of the biggest games of the season in a position he isn't as comfortable in. I really wouldn't judge him to harshly on it. It would be entirely understandable to be a little overawed by the situation, i mean watch his interviews, you can see how big a move this is for him. He just needs time imo, he will get there. But like i said, id still start Solomon ahead of him for now and leave Johnson to be an impact sub until he gets fully integrated and completely up to speed.

 

[RuskyM]

Do people just need to vent and our good start means there's limited opportunity, cos the lad would've scored in his first start (in a NLD!) if not for a fantastic save. That's good enough for me.

 

[easley91]

Do people just need to vent and our good start means there's limited opportunity, cos the lad would've scored in his first start (in a NLD!) if not for a fantastic save. That's good enough for me.

Scored a disallowed goal v Sheffield United and a wonderful save away from one yesterday. He is doing just fine as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Gareth88]

2nd Game, 1st start will give him the benefit of the doubt of still settling in. Like the look of him he will only grow.

 

[Flobadob]

When we were linked I wasn’t massively keen on the signing at first but I think you can see what he’s going to bring in the time he’s had on the pitch. He gets into goal scoring positions, makes good runs, has pace to burn and works hard. I’d firmly put my money on him being a real success here to be honest

 

[chas vs dave]

I think he's going to be great. He made a mistake defensively for the OG, but he'll learn.

 

[Jamturk]

He has football intelligence, you can't coach that.

As long as he stays injury free he will be a top star.

 

[Gassin's finest]

As plenty here, and most other spectators with eyes will have said, he's getting into the right positions and should have 2 goals already. Dangerous and exciting winger, the kind we haven't had since Lennon or Bale under Redknapp.

 

[Clark28]

You would think people would have learnt to stop making judgements on new players by now.

Some people just like the taste of humble pie

 

[philll]

 

[Flobadob]

This is great news. We’ll need as much pace as possible to exploit their weak defensive midfield and fullbacks on the break (Liverpool).

 

[Aleks]

I really really want him to be ok, I don't want him to lose any pace from injury. He'd be a different player

 

[NEVILLEB]

Looked more like cramp to me.

From nerves

 

[PCozzie]

That's great if true. The last thing a lad with great top speed needs at this stage of his career is a hammy.

Maybe need to just hold him back a little and get his conditioning right. We've got time on our side with this one.