Glen Johnson's contract situation

[Dreambeliever]

Out of interest, who would you say is a better RB than Johnson in the Premiership?

Rafael, Sagna, Ivanovic, Zabelletta to name 4.

 

[keniget]

Rafael, Sagna, Ivanovic, Zabelletta to name 4.

Come on now.

 

[Brizzle]

Rafael, Sagna, Ivanovic, Zabelletta to name 4.

No chance on the first two but Ivanovic and Zabeleta would be right.

 

[mark1975]

Its not really a myth though is it? Blaming him directly for goals conceded is occasionally exaggerated, but his concentration levels can be apalling for a player who should be at the peak of his game.

 

[juniormember]

Its not really a myth though is it? Blaming him directly for goals conceded is occasionally exaggerated, but his concentration levels can be apalling for a player who should be at the peak of his game.

I agree with you about Johnson's negative aspects, but boy do we miss his work-rate and positioning (when we have the ball, of course) when he's not around.
At least if we had Kelly fit he could have bombed forward and given us another outlet. As it stands, we're basically one player short in possession when in the opposition half, while Wisdom's very suspect defending in that position too.

 

[RolandG]

Give Glen an extention on the same pay packet unless Kelly and Wisdom improve dramatically to the point where he is playing second fiddle.

 

[juniormember]

Give Glen an extention on the same pay packet unless Kelly and Wisdom improve dramatically to the point where he is playing second fiddle.

I wouldn't give him an extension until his contract is up.

 

[RolandG]

I wouldn't give him an extension until his contract is up.

That's not very smart now is it? With 6 months left he can sign a pre-agreement and walk away for nothing.

 

[juniormember]

That's not very smart now is it? With 6 months left he can sign a pre-agreement and walk away for nothing.

We should be looking at grooming new talent. If someone comes in and plays great, we'd have 140k plus per week sitting on the bench with 2-3 years to go.
Don't think we can afford that.

 

[refugee]

Come on now.

He was excellent last season

 

[TSD]

The varying responses tell me how difficult a position to nail is the modern fullback.

 

[Ryan]

Its not really a myth though is it? Blaming him directly for goals conceded is occasionally exaggerated, but his concentration levels can be apalling for a player who should be at the peak of his game.

Same goes for Daniel Agger.

 

[StevieM]

He was excellent last season

He was excellent for bits of last season and then a liability at other times.

 

[RolandG]

We should be looking at grooming new talent. If someone comes in and plays great, we'd have 140k plus per week sitting on the bench with 2-3 years to go.
Don't think we can afford that.

We have Kelly who is injury prone and Wisdom who is no fullback in the position. Both talented but hardly what we need. When we have a better RB then by all means, sell or don't renew his contract.

 

[juniormember]

We have Kelly who is injury prone and Wisdom who is no fullback in the position. Both talented but hardly what we need. When we have a better RB then by all means, sell or don't renew his contract.

Isn't that the point? The aim is to replace him within a couple of years, max, surely. So giving him an extension now wouldn't be the wisest move, mainly because of how much he's already earning.

 

[RolandG]

Isn't that the point? The aim is to replace him within a couple of years, max, surely. So giving him an extension now wouldn't be the wisest move, mainly because of how much he's already earning.

A 1 year extension wouldn't break the bank and would protect our investment should we get a better player in.

 

[juniormember]

A 1 year extension wouldn't break the bank and would protect our investment should we get a better player in.

Absolutely. Doubt he'd accept it though.

 

[RolandG]

Absolutely. Doubt he'd accept it though.

Make the offer to hedge our bets, whether he accepts it or not is entirely up to him. After all, its not only about the player. The club has a vested interest.

 

[mark1975]

Isn't that the point? The aim is to replace him within a couple of years, max, surely. So giving him an extension now wouldn't be the wisest move, mainly because of how much he's already earning.

I think this is the most logical point, give him a short contract and buy a young up and coming right back/invest our time in someone like McLaughlin.

 

[StevieM]

I think this is the most logical point, give him a short contract and buy a young up and coming right back/invest our time in someone like McLaughlin.

Or sell him now while he's still worth something and used the proceeds & savings in wages to replace him with someone.

 

[juniormember]

No club is going to purchase a 140K per week right back that's above average in his position, particularly a player close to 30. No chance.

 

[Mors]

He's not worth 70k let alone 140k!

 

[red_maradona]

wonderful player and consummate professional.