hey guys
I have to say i have always been u huge GJ fan since he signed for liverpool, he has been one of our better players since the time he joined. But watching him the season that just passed i can honestly say i have never seen him play so poorly. His attacking strengths has always been better than his defending, but this season bar one or two games he has done nothing going forward and his defending has gone down a hell of a lot too.
Did anyone else notice what happens when he loses posession high up the pitch? He simply strolls back like a 10 year old who has been sent to the corner shop by his mum.. honestly it seems to me he has maybe lost a little motivation and maybe wants to leave liverpool. We all know about his contract situation and thats what could have affected him who knows. Our defensive problems this season has been well documented and IMO our full backs have probably been the main culprits. I think if we got a better RB and LB it would immediately improve the back 4.
Although he isnt the main problem i would not mind seeing GJ sold and a new RB brought in. Yes Flanno aint the greatest player but at least he shows he can defend at times and is a young guy who can still improve his game. I wouldnt even mind Flanno and Wisdom competing for the RB spot if we cant get a decent RB, and then perhaps a new LB to compete with Jose as well.
I appreciate what GJ has done for LFC but i think he should be moved on if we are to improve our defence.
Glen Johnson bye bye
posted on 27/5/14
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posted on 27/5/14
Don't forget he's playing at LB, which isn't his favoured position, I've seen many fullbacks who struggle a lot when on the opposite side, so I think Flanno will be better in the RB role.
Also if we have Johnson, Flanno, Wisdom and Kelly(Plus maybe a few youth team players) are going for the same spot they'll always be under pressure to perform.
posted on 27/5/14
The Crystal Palace game was the final straw for me. He had the good going forward asset but last season he was useless (even more USLESS than Cissokho). At least Cissokho could defend but Johnson has never been able to do that.
I'd rather persist with Flanno, Wisdom and that young Northern Irish kid next season if we are not to buy a new RB and Johnson is intent in running down his contract.
posted on 27/5/14
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posted on 27/5/14
Johnson seems to be the whipping boy amongst a lot of fans. You don't earn 50 caps and play in 3 major international tournaments if you're as bad as some of the divvies on this forum make out.
posted on 27/5/14
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posted on 27/5/14
Greatteams.
Some players are criticized whatever they do and however well they play. Johnson and Neville are good examples. To be fair, I'm the same with Skrtel - I think he's gash.
posted on 27/5/14
This is Johnson's first poor season imo. He is a bit injury prone, but when fit, since he joined he has been one of our most consistent performers. When he was injured we usually missed him.
I think some fans have forgotten this.
Given his big wage, and some promising young players coming through in his position, I could see him being moved on, which I wouldn't complain about.
However, I'm more concerned with the other FB position which certainly needs looked at. Flanno has done a great job there and can provide cover, but we need another option in this position.
posted on 27/5/14
One poor season and that's it, ship him out. Crazy how fickle some are. He's given us great service and he should be allowed to prove it was just a poor season, injuries etc.
If not, then the decision should be made.
posted on 27/5/14
Glen has peaks and troughs of games with a few bad ones in a row that mean people then say he is not good enough. If he can maintain consistency then I think he still has a future at Liverpool.