scotty is here LOL 0 Posted June 4, 2011 According to sun today it say''s we are favorites to sign him on a free transfer - any thoughts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty is here LOL 0 Posted June 4, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3617630/Norwich-set-to-sign-Bradley-Johnson-on-three-year-deal.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabs 0 Posted June 4, 2011 this is one rumour i would not necessarily like to see happen.however, in lambert we trust! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty is here LOL 0 Posted June 4, 2011 In lambert we trust and if this is right i have every confidence in lambert choices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted June 4, 2011 Midfield needs a bit more bite and physicality. He''s young, hungry and had a good season in the Championship. Also he''s versatile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 444 Posted June 4, 2011 On a free transfer this is a very good deal.Similar to the Crofts style of player who gets stuck in, but can still pass a ball and has a damn good strike on him.In contract would easily have commanded 2mil so would be an excellent bit of business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 604 Posted June 4, 2011 Have to agree with Canary on the Trent. Last season when we wanted someone more physical at the base of the diamond we moved Crofts there, stopping him from getting forward and assisting in attacking movements. I think the signing of Johnson offers us someone who can do that more physical role at the base without meaning we have to compromise Crofts ability to get forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty is here LOL 0 Posted June 4, 2011 your spot on googler if this turns out to be true then its a gd deal as he is free and like u say he offers more of a physical pressence at the base of the diamond :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greengrass&yellowson 0 Posted June 4, 2011 [quote user="Indy_Bones"]On a free transfer this is a very good deal.Similar to the Crofts style of player who gets stuck in, but can still pass a ball and has a damn good strike on him.In contract would easily have commanded 2mil so would be an excellent bit of business.[/quote]Leeds Fan In Peace, just came here to see what you are saying about taking half our midfield!!on Johnson, Physically he is built for the Premier league, also his workrate and fitness is good , but he doesnt really have a footballing brain, he is the sort of player that would fit in well at Stoke. could be good but will never be BrilliantHis ''''Damn Good Strikes''''are 1 in every 50,000, give it a couple of games and you will be shouting Pass at him! on Snoddy, Sometimes in looks like in could play for Chelsea or Arsenal, but other times he looks like he couldn''t even get in at Ipswich(see what i did there), so inconsistent would be the word for him and sometimes he seems unfit, but that said if he takes to the big league, you will be trying to fit his name in a song in no time(we haven''t dont it in 3 yeas!!). Most Leeds fan would be sad to see him go5m seems a lot but with Aston Villa and Newcastle also interested its probably pushed his price up a bit, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted June 4, 2011 If anybody can get Snodgrass to perform week in week out its Lambert, he''s obviously got the ability.As with Johnson, from what i''ve seen you''re spot on but Lambert has been superb when giving players roles that play to their strengths but minimize their weaknesses. If Johnson comes in, Lambert will no doubt utilise him as and when needed for the good of the team. We''re going to have to adapt our game at times and mix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huckerby123 0 Posted June 4, 2011 Leeds fan of 30+ years here...Johnson is a below average Championship player - a real plodder BUT he is decent in the air and can fill in at left back, left mid or centre midfieldHis decision making and control are poor. His passing has improved but still not great. In all honesty he''s a big lump that can''t really tackle, run, pass or shoot straight. I''m glad we''re getting shot of him as we will never go up with him in the middle.Not sour grapes - just an honest opinion.On the other hand Snoddy is a class, class act. He can rip teams apart just with skill (he has no pace, but nor did Eddie Gray and he just waltz past players like Snoddy). Teams did suss him out little by doubling up and cutting off his supply but that wasn''t his fault! I hope he stays at Leeds cos he is a joy to watch at times but the Premiership beckons. btw - they both like a pint so you''ll see plenty of them in the pubs and clubs in Norwich! (you do have nightclubs there?!) Values..Johnson 300k at best.Snoddy £5mGood luck next season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakepitCanary 0 Posted June 4, 2011 I seriously hope this is a load of tosh. I''ve stated in the past how rubbish the guy is and he is one of the reasons Leeds play terrible long ball stuff. Don''t do it Lambo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,442 Posted June 4, 2011 Decent little player, good acquistion on a free transfer.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted June 4, 2011 Sounds like another Andy Hughes...... oh well [:^)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted June 4, 2011 Or another Andrew Crofts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 610 Posted June 4, 2011 It''s nice to hear intelligent and reasoned contributions from some pleasant Leeds fans!Thanks guys - good luck next year (but I fear it will be a much stronger competition than 2010-11). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 106 Posted June 4, 2011 Bradley Johnson is never worth £2m Indy Jones!I agree with some of the Leeds fans here; £300k tops. Useful squad player though? Bit concerned over his supposed lack of basic skills - a football brain is a pre-requisite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huckerby123 0 Posted June 4, 2011 [quote user="Cantiaci Canary"]It''s nice to hear intelligent and reasoned contributions from some pleasant Leeds fans!Thanks guys - good luck next year (but I fear it will be a much stronger competition than 2010-11).[/quote]Most us are OK really! The seat smashing, train wrecking, disabled fans attacking, Nazi-saluting days are long gone!The "Bradley Johnson = Andy Hughes" is a decent comparision although Johnson has a bit more power and can dominate in the air.Hughes was awful for Leeds but his attitude was unreal for us and he acquired cult status. Johnson was booed off a few times for Leeds and a few fans called him summat like a "cult"Next year - if Lambert buys the cream of the Championship (as Swansea and QPR will no doubt do) then we''ll be fine - each team will be weakened in key areas for next season .(re. Leeds - I''d cash in on Snoddy and play a narrower midfield with just Gradel wide and buy 2 class CMs with the dosh)so....Leicester, Leeds and Boro will be right up there and Forest, Hull and West Ham will be close too.Should be a cracker though with 10-12 teams all in with a great chance.Just hope you lot are competitive in the Prem (gives us all a glimmer of hope).p.s thanks for Huckerby in the Masters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted June 4, 2011 [quote user="Canary_on_the Trent"]Or another Andrew Crofts?[/quote]Exactly, what Lambert can get out of average looking players on paper is incredible. If he can do similar with million pound plus players. It''ll be one hell of a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 444 Posted June 4, 2011 [quote user="Norfolk Mustard"]Bradley Johnson is never worth £2m Indy Jones!I agree with some of the Leeds fans here; £300k tops.[/quote]It''s not about what he''s worth, but what sort of price he''d likely command, and if he was on a 2-3 year contract with Leeds, I''d suggest they''d be looking for the sort of figure I mentioned if a club registered their interest.Either way, he''s still a damn good option on a free transfer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Show Me What You Gooot! 0 Posted June 4, 2011 If we can take Snodgrass off Leeds as well that would be a big double blow to those dirty scumbags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 106 Posted June 6, 2011 Sky Sports are giving this potential signing a bit more: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11709_6967896,00.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
