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Daniel Johnson

kbd_pne said:
Described by AN on the podcast as a “special” player.
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Neil said: “Naturally as you get a bit older you take more of a burden of responsibility. “Experienced guys like John Welsh, Jordan Hugill and Greg Cunningham have moved on.

“That has opened up some natural gaps for other lads like DJ to be more of a leader, more of a voice, to lead more by 
example.

“In recent weeks, I think DJ’s performances have been like that.

“DJ is a special player, his athleticism is hard to match. “That athleticism he can back up with an unbelievable technique which means he can get the ball in tight spaces and find a way out.”

Johnson, who played 156 games for PNE since signing from Villa in January 2015, penned a contract extension in August. He will be in line to start in North End’s visit to Hull City on Saturday as action resumes after the international break.

Neil told the official PNE podcast: “I say to DJ regularly that he should pick himself for our team.

“But he knows he needs to find a level of consistency that makes him a stalwart in the team.

“In recent weeks DJ has done that and that’s very good to see.”

Read more at: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/footbal...lenge-for-midfielder-daniel-johnson-1-9396023
 
sf said:
Neil said: “Naturally as you get a bit older you take more of a burden of responsibility. “Experienced guys like John Welsh, Jordan Hugill and Greg Cunningham have moved on.

“That has opened up some natural gaps for other lads like DJ to be more of a leader, more of a voice, to lead more by 
example.

“In recent weeks, I think DJ’s performances have been like that.

“DJ is a special player, his athleticism is hard to match. “That athleticism he can back up with an unbelievable technique which means he can get the ball in tight spaces and find a way out.”

Johnson, who played 156 games for PNE since signing from Villa in January 2015, penned a contract extension in August. He will be in line to start in North End’s visit to Hull City on Saturday as action resumes after the international break.

Neil told the official PNE podcast: “I say to DJ regularly that he should pick himself for our team.

“But he knows he needs to find a level of consistency that makes him a stalwart in the team.

“In recent weeks DJ has done that and that’s very good to see.”

Read more at: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/footbal...lenge-for-midfielder-daniel-johnson-1-9396023
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So, over to DJ then. He's got a new deal and now the manager is publicly challenging him to show his best on a consistent basis.

Lets hope he does so, hell, we need him to!
 
Having watched the ball Johnson plays through to Nmecha before the penalty (not given) incident a few times, it gets better every time you watch it.

The ball is bouncing yet he hits it first time as a perfectly weighted through ball which puts Nmecha clean through.

That's the type of technical ability he's got. If he maintains the form he's shown recently, along with Nmecha now finding his feet, those 2 linking up could significantly help us push up the table.
 
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Seems to have had a new lease of life which is great to see as DJ on form is a terrific for any team to have.

I know all players can have the odd bad game / dip in form, but if he can produce as he has been doing of late on a much more regular basis, he'll go far in his career.
 
sf said:
Neil said: “Naturally as you get a bit older you take more of a burden of responsibility. “Experienced guys like John Welsh, Jordan Hugill and Greg Cunningham have moved on.

“That has opened up some natural gaps for other lads like DJ to be more of a leader, more of a voice, to lead more by 
example.

“In recent weeks, I think DJ’s performances have been like that.

“DJ is a special player, his athleticism is hard to match. “That athleticism he can back up with an unbelievable technique which means he can get the ball in tight spaces and find a way out.”

Johnson, who played 156 games for PNE since signing from Villa in January 2015, penned a contract extension in August. He will be in line to start in North End’s visit to Hull City on Saturday as action resumes after the international break.

Neil told the official PNE podcast: “I say to DJ regularly that he should pick himself for our team.

“But he knows he needs to find a level of consistency that makes him a stalwart in the team.

“In recent weeks DJ has done that and that’s very good to see.”

Read more at: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/footbal...lenge-for-midfielder-daniel-johnson-1-9396023
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Neil also mentioned during the interview in the podcast that he sees the players every day and knows what's happening in their lives in comparison to the fans who just turn up on match day and expect a performance every time. Sounded to me like a player or players had been through a rough spell off the pitch which may have affected performances.

It's worth remembering when we see someone having a tough time.
 
sf;n3359142 said:
Neil said: “Naturally as you get a bit older you take more of a burden of responsibility. “Experienced guys like John Welsh, Jordan Hugill and Greg Cunningham have moved on.

“That has opened up some natural gaps for other lads like DJ to be more of a leader, more of a voice, to lead more by 
example.

“In recent weeks, I think DJ’s performances have been like that.

“DJ is a special player, his athleticism is hard to match. “That athleticism he can back up with an unbelievable technique which means he can get the ball in tight spaces and find a way out.”

Johnson, who played 156 games for PNE since signing from Villa in January 2015, penned a contract extension in August. He will be in line to start in North End’s visit to Hull City on Saturday as action resumes after the international break.

Neil told the official PNE podcast: “I say to DJ regularly that he should pick himself for our team.

“But he knows he needs to find a level of consistency that makes him a stalwart in the team.

“In recent weeks DJ has done that and that’s very good to see.”

Read more at: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/footbal...lenge-for-midfielder-daniel-johnson-1-9396023
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Fuck me I didn't know all that! Thanks
 
That showed why we get so frustrated with DJ sometimes. Thought he was a class act last night. Creative and putting a shift in with the dirty stuff. My second pick for MOM to be honest.

#50Grand

Nice One.
 
shabbagaz;n96114 said:
Right, I'll hold my hands up - I'm on of his biggest critics, if not the biggest! I slammed the decision to extend his contract as I felt it was undeserved/unjustified.

He played well against Boro in the League Cup and he helped change the game tonight - some glimpses of the 'old/real' DJ were clearly on show.

So credit where credit is due - he played well tonight. It'll take some convincing for me to change my opinion but hopefully he can prove me wrong.
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I’ll make this simple- you are wrong. He’s a class above and if you can’t see that you don’t know football.
 
shabbagaz;n3353432 said:
I thought it was certainly soft - looked like Johnson accidentally backed into the Villa player not realising he was there.
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DJ threw an elbow it was a pen every time, but “He nearly cost us the game and Neil’s job?” - don’t be silly.
 
Madferret;n3397010 said:
DJ threw an elbow it was a pen every time, but “He nearly cost us the game and Neil’s job?” - don’t be silly.
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Where did I say that?!
 
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