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Glen johnson at left back..... - A one off, or the plan?
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:39 pmby bigmick
I'm obviously going to have to rely on others for match reports of pre-season games, but it appears that although Johnson was fairly impressive on his debut 
he made it at left back.
Now we know that as Aurelio has tripped over a Tonka toy we are going to be light at left back for a month or two (although I don't mean to diss the Doss, he is utter garbage so I think we are going to be light) so what is the plan? Are we really going to buy Englands current number one right back and play him at left back, or was it just a bit of pre-season styling, a kind of "welcome to my World" from Rafa?
If he is going to play at left back, what do people think? Craziness, or creative thinking?
Can anybody guess which statement I think is correct 
Posted:
Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:44 pmby Zidane
I highly doubt it was the plan but he has to prepare for no Aurelio for at least a month I'm sure he won't forget how to play at RB anytime soon so glad to see he did well. 
That said I'm sure he will play there on and off even when Aurelio is healthy, Aurelio can't play back to back games he needs a week off in between all the time or he'll get hurt! 
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:44 pmby redbeergoggles
Glen Johnson looked equally adept at left back as he does right back ,and if he plays this impressively at left back ,then I simply cant envisage how accomplished he will be in his original position ,but I cant wait to find out .
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:47 pmby Ciggy
Who cares? He will be our No1 right back once the season gets underway.
Really no need for a topic about it, ecspecially if you didnt see the match, nearly scored aswell playing left back.
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:48 pmby Ben Patrick
He did do well there but to be fair to me it seemed like he would do well anywhere.
So it wasnt like we found a player that can play a different position more like a player that would fare well in most positions.
thats what i really liked about Johnson, the fact that he was probably the best player on the pitch out of position.
hopefuly that wont happen too mush, although with Rafa you never know.
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:48 pmby Igor Zidane
bigmick wrote:I'm obviously going to have to rely on others for match reports of pre-season games, but it appears that although Johnson was fairly impressive on his debut he made it at left back.
Now we know that as Aurelio has tripped over a Tonka toy we are going to be light at left back for a month or two (although I don't mean to diss the Doss, he is utter garbage so I think we are going to be light) so what is the plan? Are we really going to buy Englands current number one right back and play him at left back, or was it just a bit of pre-season styling, a kind of "welcome to my World" from Rafa?
If he is going to play at left back, what do people think? Craziness, or creative thinking?
Can anybody guess which statement I think is correct
Mick it was the first pre season friendly of a few this year.The first one mate . Don't get your knickers in a twist just yet . Actuallly he played pretty well at left back anyway .
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:49 pmby account deleted by request
bigmick wrote:I'm obviously going to have to rely on others for match reports of pre-season games, but it appears that although Johnson was fairly impressive on his debut he made it at left back.
Now we know that as Aurelio has tripped over a Tonka toy we are going to be light at left back for a month or two (although I don't mean to diss the Doss, he is utter garbage so I think we are going to be light) so what is the plan? Are we really going to buy Englands current number one right back and play him at left back, or was it just a bit of pre-season styling, a kind of "welcome to my World" from Rafa?
If he is going to play at left back, what do people think? Craziness, or creative thinking?
Can anybody guess which statement I think is correct
To be fair mate, Degan was fit for this game, so I think Rafa had to play him. As I can't see that happening too many more times, I don't think Johnson need worry too much.
I thought Johnson was very much as expected (even at Left back), good going forward but a little suspect defensively, although again the whole Liverpool defence looked suspect tonight.
I only saw the second half so all my comments are based on this.
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:57 pmby Ciggy
The only player that shined in defence was Skyrtel the rest looked W*nk even Carra. At times I thought Alaya *sp* was Xabi.
Maybe we can transform him to a DM.
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:59 pmby Igor Zidane
Ciggy wrote:The only player that shined in defence was Skyrtel the rest looked W*nk even Carra. At times I thought Alaya *sp* was Xabi.
Maybe we can transform him to a DM.
Thought young martin kelly did well alongside skrtel lynds.
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Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:00 amby aCe'
he got caught out of possession atleast twice in the 2nd half and they nearly scored in the 2nd one...
was very impressive going forward and linking up with the midfielders ...
Cant see him playing anywhere but RB when the season starts ...
We quite simply dont have any other rightbacks who can do a job at premier league level especially if Arbeloa goes... for LB we have Insua and Doss who are better imo than Darby and Degen...
If Arbeloa stays its a no brainer.. Johnson at RB with Arby down the left...
Anyways i think its a one off.. just one of those days when we had 3 RBs and only 1 fit and ready LB and since Rafa wanted to play all 4 at some point the only option was to play Johnson down the left since the other 3 arent even that good at RB nevermind LB ...
think you're just paranoid in thinking Rafa would play a player out of position just for the sake of it BigMick 
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Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:02 amby red37
Igor Zidane wrote:Ciggy wrote:The only player that shined in defence was Skyrtel the rest looked W*nk even Carra. At times I thought Alaya *sp* was Xabi.
Maybe we can transform him to a DM.
Thought young martin kelly did well alongside skrtel lynds.
He did.
Cracker of tackle midway through the second half an all.
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Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:03 amby bigmick
Ciggy wrote:Who cares? He will be our No1 right back once the season gets underway.
Really no need for a topic about it, ecspecially if you didnt see the match, nearly scored aswell playing left back.
Who cares? Well me Lynds, hence the question. "He will be our number one rightback once the season gets underway", well I hope you're right. Once again, hence the question.
I merely asked a question, probably BECAUSE I didn't see the game. I did read that he almost scored, which was why I said he was apparently quite impressive and gave him the old buttrock.
Somebody remarked in the match thread that he'd been playing left back in training as well, so I was wondering if people thought we were planning on going into the season with Johnson as first choice LEFT BACK, as opposed to right back.
Thought a bit of football talk might make a change, but my apologies.
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Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:05 amby Ben Patrick
red37 wrote:Igor Zidane wrote:Ciggy wrote:The only player that shined in defence was Skyrtel the rest looked W*nk even Carra. At times I thought Alaya *sp* was Xabi.
Maybe we can transform him to a DM.
Thought young martin kelly did well alongside skrtel lynds.
He did.
Cracker of tackle midway through the second half an all.
aye he did, just heard the Rafster shout...'empty'
and thats what happened
i was disappointed he came off but thats pre-season.
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Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:06 amby Ciggy
bigmick wrote: Thought a bit of football talk might make a change, but my apologies.
Positive football talk we need not negative
Hey Ive even heard Rafa plans to play him on the right wing and keep Arby
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Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:11 amby bigmick
I agree about the not negative, that's why I opened the topic with a question. As for Johnson playing right midfield, I've been saying for three seasons now that he looks to me like a right midfielder who's been playing right back. I am absolutely convinced he would go like a rocket at right midfield. Anyway.