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Jonno returning to the first team makes me feel like we've signed a quality player outside of the transfer window. This young fella can be world class if he stays injury free and will give us so many options in midfield. I'm even more excited again.


Michael Johnson’s successful comeback has led boss Mark Hughes to proclaim him one of the best young talents in the country.
And it is not just in the Carrington boot room where England under 21 international Johnson, who spent the best part of two years battling injury, has made a huge impact since his return.

Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor singled out the 21-year-old Urmston-raised star as one of the most impressive and eye-catching performers on the Carrington training ground.

It was though the manager who led the chorus of praise.

“It is difficult for young players when they are out for a sustained period. His injury was a real frustration for everybody,” he noted.

“Michael is now pain free, back out on the training field and has that base of fitness that he needs to perform at the top level again.

“He is one of those players who invariably appear as though he has all the time in the world, which is just because of the ability he has to make space for himself. The timing and appreciation of his passing is excellent as well.

That is a view endorsed by former Arsenal hitman Adebayor.

“Michael has really impressed me,” praised Manu. “I didn’t really know him before I joined the club but I love the style of his play.

“He is a very calm player on the pitch. Even in difficult moments he does what he thinks is right and he has a style that other players like and admire.”

Johnson himself is not getting carried away and just maintaining his high work rate in a bid to become a regular fixture and build on his goal against Scunthorpe.

“I hope people don’t expect too much too soon. I have a year of not playing and I am just glad to get out on a pitch,” he declared.

“There have been loads of changes while I have been out. Watching things evolve has been inspiring. I want to be part of a team that is competing for the title and with that comes the challenge of just winning a place in the side.”

Shoot me!!! I never saw the Michael Johnsion thread already on-going!!

Never had a doubt, he is an impressive player and a midfield of Barry, Johnson and Ireland should dominate most sides.

Fish111 wrote:Shoot me!!! I never saw the Michael Johnsion thread already on-going!!

It's understandable - you're so excited!

Slim wrote:Never had a doubt, he is an impressive player and a midfield of Barry, Johnson and Ireland should dominate most sides.

I've just pictured that. Fucking exciting if Hughes has the balls to go for it.



Ireland------------Jonno

------------Baz

All can cover each other's position no problem.

Calm down calm down. Let's not go OTT just yet as he says himself he is only just getting back and he has a way to go yet to be fully prem fit.

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Calm down calm down. Let's not go OTT just yet as he says himself he is only just getting back and he has a way to go yet to be fully prem fit.

??????????

So are you saying we may NEVER see Barry, Ireland and Jonno playing in the same team?

Bingo Lewis wrote:

Slim wrote:Never had a doubt, he is an impressive player and a midfield of Barry, Johnson and Ireland should dominate most sides.

I've just pictured that. Fucking exciting if Hughes has the balls to go for it.



Ireland------------Jonno

------------Baz

All can cover each other's position no problem.

Almost too good central midfield, a bit like having Gerrard, Lampard and Barry on the same team

Bingo Lewis wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Calm down calm down. Let's not go OTT just yet as he says himself he is only just getting back and he has a way to go yet to be fully prem fit.

??????????

So are you saying we may NEVER see Barry, Ireland and Jonno playing in the same team?

Don't think I said that. It's just that the typical OTT reaction is likely to raise expectations too high too quickly and the usual end result of that is he will have a performance which isn't great and then he gets slagged off. I am saying don't expect too much too soon and that could mean he doesn't make a great impact on the team this season. If he does then fantastic.

Fitness wise I think he himself is targetting another month at least and I think that is realistic. I have seen him getting there bit by bit for a while now and that includes the reserve team games , a couple of which have been friendlies arranged specially.

When that fitness is there he gives Hughes another great option and the decisions get tougher and tougher.

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:

Bingo Lewis wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Calm down calm down. Let's not go OTT just yet as he says himself he is only just getting back and he has a way to go yet to be fully prem fit.

??????????

So are you saying we may NEVER see Barry, Ireland and Jonno playing in the same team?

Don't think I said that. It's just that the typical OTT reaction is likely to raise expectations too high too quickly and the usual end result of that is he will have a performance which isn't great and then he gets slagged off. I am saying don't expect too much too soon and that could mean he doesn't make a great impact on the team this season. If he does then fantastic.

Fitness wise I think he himself is targetting another month at least and I think that is realistic. I have seen him getting there bit by bit for a while now and that includes the reserve team games , a couple of which have been friendlies arranged specially.

When that fitness is there he gives Hughes another great option and the decisions get tougher and tougher.

If people wanna get excited over the prospects of seeing the above midfield playing together, then why not?
I didn't say we are gonna win the league with that midfield, I'm just really excited to see how they play together.

You're right Bingo, they could win the league with that midfield.

Slim wrote:You're right Bingo, they could win the league with that midfield.

hahaha

Bingo Lewis wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:

Bingo Lewis wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Calm down calm down. Let's not go OTT just yet as he says himself he is only just getting back and he has a way to go yet to be fully prem fit.

??????????

So are you saying we may NEVER see Barry, Ireland and Jonno playing in the same team?

Don't think I said that. It's just that the typical OTT reaction is likely to raise expectations too high too quickly and the usual end result of that is he will have a performance which isn't great and then he gets slagged off. I am saying don't expect too much too soon and that could mean he doesn't make a great impact on the team this season. If he does then fantastic.

Fitness wise I think he himself is targetting another month at least and I think that is realistic. I have seen him getting there bit by bit for a while now and that includes the reserve team games , a couple of which have been friendlies arranged specially.

When that fitness is there he gives Hughes another great option and the decisions get tougher and tougher.

If people wanna get excited over the prospects of seeing the above midfield playing together, then why not?
I didn't say we are gonna win the league with that midfield, I'm just really excited to see how they play together.

Nothing wrong with getting excited but just don'yt expect too much. Anyway you will have to have real patience as it is very unlikely to hapen for a long time.

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:
Nothing wrong with getting excited but just don'yt expect too much. Anyway you will have to have real patience as it is very unlikely to hapen for a long time.

Stop being such a downer doug, i'm not expecting nowt, nor immediately. i'm just buzzing that we have that prospective midfield.
Come on mate, get on the giddy train.

[quote="Bingo Lewis
Come on mate, get on the giddy train.[/quote]

On it? I'm feckin driving it!! Happy days.

Bingo Lewis wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:
Nothing wrong with getting excited but just don'yt expect too much. Anyway you will have to have real patience as it is very unlikely to hapen for a long time.

Stop being such a downer doug, i'm not expecting nowt, nor immediately. i'm just buzzing that we have that prospective midfield.
Come on mate, get on the giddy train.

Lol I am not sure I do giddy :)

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:

Bingo Lewis wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:
Nothing wrong with getting excited but just don'yt expect too much. Anyway you will have to have real patience as it is very unlikely to hapen for a long time.

Stop being such a downer doug, i'm not expecting nowt, nor immediately. i'm just buzzing that we have that prospective midfield.
Come on mate, get on the giddy train.

Lol I am not sure I do giddy :)

Cept when it's Elano.