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sf said:
Not really assed about what he gets up to at schools, good player, all be it one that has had his head turned by the money available in the Championship supposedly.

PS. You don't rate him, Christ, we fucking get it.
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To be fiar i think Rehab is making a fair point. It's the way he applies himself, he's lazy. I think Rehab point is he is just as lazy in public as what he is on a field.
 
Chartley said:
That's true, but given that it's a money game the question is whether we can (or would) get a replacement for the same money who would contribute more. I say, let DJ go and bring in a striker.
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I have no doubt that probably 80% of the dispute relates to money. However I also get the impression that he isn't prepared to fight for his place in the team and wants certain assurances over a starting spot.

I think we'll struggle to get anybody on the cheap now (with it being so close to deadline day). I'm assuming Trev's tightened the purse strings and wants a sale before he brings another in.
 
I like him, think he is a good player who just doesn't suit our style right now. He plays in an area we are quite well stocked in. If we could receive a fee and move him off the wages I'd jump at it tbh.
 
I get the impression that DJ likes to be 'De Man' and centre of attention. The way AN seems to have dismissed the Huddersfield lad probably tells us all we need to know about the DJ situation. Shame really, because he is genuinely talented and has goals in him, which we need. I am certain when AN first came he recognised this and made him first choice pick, almost trying to build a team around him.

I suspect the future for DJ is a decent contract then his contract effectively passed around several other championship then league 1 clubs over the next few years. He will never establish himself again unless his attitude, if I am perceiving it correctly, improves. This is the last time he will go for a fee.
 
chorleythehord said:
I get the impression that DJ likes to be 'De Man' and centre of attention. The way AN seems to have dismissed the Huddersfield lad probably tells us all we need to know about the DJ situation. Shame really, because he is genuinely talented and has goals in him, which we need. I am certain when AN first came he recognised this and made him first choice pick, almost trying to build a team around him.

I suspect the future for DJ is a decent contract then his contract effectively passed around several other championship then league 1 clubs over the next few years. He will never establish himself again unless his attitude, if I am perceiving it correctly, improves. This is the last time he will go for a fee.
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He's clearly a talented player and would be worth keeping but on the right terms. He's not done enough over the last couple of years to make himself worth pushing the boat out for and clearly the club aren't doing so.
 
birmingham away last season, he was incredible
such a massive loss to the squad
those who think otherwise will realise this in the long run
 
As my old Mum used to say "couldn't knock a skin off a rice pudding". I imagine that is part of the problem with Daniel, he's simply terrified of getting hurt so pulls out of challenges even when 60/40 in his favour. That would infuriate Alex Neil. Add to that his work-rate has dropped off of late and that simply won't do in this team.
 
DJ is probably one of the most naturally talented footballers currently at the club.

However, look at how Robinson and Browne, both around the same age have developed and bought into what AN has asked of them. Both now have flourishing careers both club and international.

DJ simply hasn't put in the work to continue his growth and improvement which has been recognised by the management team. From what I gather, we are willing to listen to sensible offers or let him run down his contract. The contract offer from us (a decent one at that for what he contributes to the team) remains on the table, however will not be increased again nor to what DJ or his agent thinks.
 
I get it that some people dont like I dont agree with them about DJ's value to the Championship squad and the responses since my last post highlight the varied viewpoints.

For the record I paid for one of my kids to have Johnson on their shirt as he is their favourite player. He hasnt always been a waste for money !
I do care what players representing PNE in the community come across like - otherwise dont do community work. A player putting kids; families and sports teachers off PNE is something I care about.
DJ was briliant (2nd half) at Birmingham - the fact we can all remember that 'one' performance tells me he does it when he wants to AND Birmingham is when he wants to do it - being a ex villa lad ! (hence his booking for celebrating infront of their fans).
royribble's rice pudding skin sums up many peoples views- its not about his talent but his application.

We ALL tend to over appreciate players we 'used to have' after they leave / retire, more than when they are here.... DJ is one we seem to do the same with before he actually leaves...

The guy who played so well at Oldham 3 seasons ago would walk into this team before Harrop etc - but walking isnt what AN demands from his players.

nothing personal to other posters but I reserve my right to an opinion.
 
sf said:
You do, doesn't mean you have to repeat it every single day though.
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I didnt start the thread, nor do get annoyed when people post things I totally disagree with.

Had the DJ thread not been started I wouldnt have mentioned his name at all; today or any day until we get rid.
 
haggy45 said:
Possibly, but I'd of thought the unexpected injuries to Maguire and Bodin would have made that case, not the optional sale of DJ
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I really rate Johnson, he is a lovely player to watch. He does appear to be, let's say, relaxed, in his approach to the game but we don't have anyone else with his poise and fluidity. He's not the most natural tackler, but he could improve his game by covering more ground and if he isn't willing (or able) to put a real shift in, he simply won't fit into our pressing game: it only takes one player to ease off or be out of position to undermine the whole team structure when defending.

I'll be sad to see him go, but already it's obvious Ledson is certainly more of a grafter and tackler than Johnson and therefore hard to see him getting a game. As others have said, a midfield containing Ledson, Pearson and Browne is not one you'd like to have the ball against.
 
The managers system requires maximum effort, if all eleven are not giving it, it fails. If DJ cant be arsed even to further his own career then do we really want him. He should listen to his manager not his agent!
As a football mad oldie who was never more than a poor pub player it riles me beyond belief to see talented guys who have been gifted the skills, wasting them sat on the bench because they cannot be arsed, Vermil is another one, they should both take a lesson from Paul Huntingdon, probably less talent than either (no disrespect paul) and virtually ever present last couple of seasons after being offered the door, superb attitude ,which makes the other two look pathetic by comparison.
 
DJ seemed to be a key part of our tactics last year at times. He does seem to change the way we play and being one dimensional isn't always a good thing. I suppose it's what the fans want to see, high press fast attacking or slow containment building pressure. He's an important squad member.
 
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