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Reprising memories of over 50 years of watching players come and go at Aggborough, and I'm struggling to think of another player in recent years who looked less likely to move into the Football League than Mr. Johnson.
He must have significantly improved his game since his departure to Hartlepool.
So top marks to him -and his agent.
He must have significantly improved his game since his departure to Hartlepool.
So top marks to him -and his agent.
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Well he's had the attributes hasn't he, in fairness.garthrockett wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:28 pmReprising memories of over 50 years of watching players come and go at Aggborough, and I'm struggling to think of another player in recent years who looked less likely to move into the Football League than Mr. Johnson.
He must have significantly improved his game since his departure to Hartlepool.
So top marks to him -and his agent.
Strong as an ox, tall and can be dominant in the air if he fancies it, tidy on the ball, can pass and cross. There's a lot there to like. Just his anticipation & concentration was poor, for me. All between the ears. And generally inconsistent. You just have to figure the light bulb's gone on for him.
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I agree, confidence and self belief is all important.Well he's had the attributes hasn't he, in fairness.
Strong as an ox, tall and can be dominant in the air if he fancies it, tidy on the ball, can pass and cross. There's a lot there to like. Just his anticipation & concentration was poor, for me. All between the ears. And generally inconsistent. You just have to figure the light bulb's gone on for him.
There were times he didnt look comfortable, especially in that 'right side of a back three' formation. Not sure wheres h'es played and in what formation at Hartlepool but he must have done things to impress Port Vale.
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How anyone couldn't see Marvin Johnson's potential from day one is beyond me. But I'm not biting on this one again - oh, I just did.garthrockett wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:28 pmReprising memories of over 50 years of watching players come and go at Aggborough, and I'm struggling to think of another player in recent years who looked less likely to move into the Football League than Mr. Johnson.
He must have significantly improved his game since his departure to Hartlepool.
So top marks to him -and his agent.
One of my all time favourite Harriers players, some of those goals.
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Fair play to Ryan Johnson and best of luck to him at Vale
Must have improved ten fold after his spell here where he didnt look great at all.
Must have improved ten fold after his spell here where he didnt look great at all.
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I think he meant Ryan Johnson when he called him Mr JohnsonHarrierN2 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:09 amHow anyone couldn't see Marvin Johnson's potential from day one is beyond me. But I'm not biting on this one again - oh, I just did.garthrockett wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:28 pmReprising memories of over 50 years of watching players come and go at Aggborough, and I'm struggling to think of another player in recent years who looked less likely to move into the Football League than Mr. Johnson.
He must have significantly improved his game since his departure to Hartlepool.
So top marks to him -and his agent.
One of my all time favourite Harriers players, some of those goals.
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I did.I think he meant Ryan Johnson when he called him Mr Johnson
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Carrying a bit of timber but was fantastic for Altrincham in this league. Huge signing.
https://twitter.com/telfordutd/status/1409830652304936961
https://twitter.com/telfordutd/status/1409830652304936961
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Jack Byrne gets a contract at Telford......
https://www.shropshirestar.com/top-stories/sport/2021/06/29/afc-telford-united-hand-new-deals-to-jack-byrne-and-theo-streete/
https://www.shropshirestar.com/top-stories/sport/2021/06/29/afc-telford-united-hand-new-deals-to-jack-byrne-and-theo-streete/
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If footballers make mistakes, then football supporters are going to say something about it.harriershane wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:01 pmWell done to him. Almost like some people didn’t know what they were on about when they were scapegoating him...
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Vinniesta signs for Hereford
https://twitter.com/JamesVincent27/status/1410531206140252163
https://twitter.com/JamesVincent27/status/1410531206140252163
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Potentially an excellent signing for them. Great lad too.
Sigh.
Sigh.
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Gloucester sign Jordan Young from Coventry. He spent last season on loan with them and ripped us a new one when they 'came back from the dead' or we 'collapsed pathetically'.
One we should have been in for really.
https://www.gloucestercityafc.com/post/city-sign-young
One we should have been in for really.
https://www.gloucestercityafc.com/post/city-sign-young