[Mr Mercury]

djs, on 14 September 2014 - 04:06 PM, said:

In the past when Roberts got injured the thought was, 'get him back in quickly, we can't do without him'. I have the feeling now we can afford to rest him and get him fully fit! The quality on the bench is very reassuring and we can rest players such as Roberts and not bring them back to early.
I hope it's not too long before he's back but the worry isn't there like it has been in the past.

According to Leam Richardson on Peak the substitution was mainly a precaution but I doubt he'll figure Tuesday.

[azul]

Mr Mercury, on 14 September 2014 - 04:11 PM, said:

According to Leam Richardson on Peak the substitution was mainly a precaution but I doubt he'll figure Tuesday.

The way Johnson played Yesterday I think we can afford give Roberts time to get himself sorted.

[DIFH]

azul, on 14 September 2014 - 04:18 PM, said:

The way Johnson played Yesterday I think we can afford give Roberts time to get himself sorted.

Wonder what his plans are and how much Villa rate him.

[Westbars Spireite]

No need to rush him at all given Johnson's performance.

[Billy Bob]

Tweeted that its his hamstring. Not sure how long that means though

[martatcross]

Billy Bob, on 14 September 2014 - 04:50 PM, said:

Tweeted that its his hamstring. Not sure how long that means though

very graphic he was too

[Sammy Spireite]

We improved significantly when Johnson replaced Roberts.

Play was quicker in the final third, Johnson always looking to give and go where as Roberts always takes many more touches, slowing play, allowing the opposition to get back in to position.

That said, when fully fit, you can't leave him out of the side, can you?

[metallilad]

Sammy Spireite, on 14 September 2014 - 05:02 PM, said:

We improved significantly when Johnson replaced Roberts.

Play was quicker in the final third, Johnson always looking to give and go where as Roberts always takes many more touches, slowing play, allowing the opposition to get back in to position.

That said, when fully fit, you can't leave him out of the side, can you?

No.

[DIFH]

metallilad, on 14 September 2014 - 05:06 PM, said:

No.

Well Johnson is going to make it extremely difficult for Roberts - Cook has to treat Johnson fairly irrespective of Roberts class.

[Billy Bob]

martatcross, on 14 September 2014 - 04:57 PM, said:

very graphic he was too

Yes - he doesn't hold back with his choice of language does he our gaz !!

[metallilad]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 14 September 2014 - 05:09 PM, said:

Well Johnson is going to make it extremely difficult for Roberts - Cook has to treat Johnson fairly irrespective of Roberts class.

Johnson signed on as a one month loanee. Even if he signs for another two months after would you put a loanee ahead of our own player?
Ok. If the loan is to a permanent deal then the thinking may be different but if the loanee is going to go back to his parent club then all our hardwork is for somebody else's benefit and let's be fair Johnson was brought in because of the injuries we have so if they hadn't occurred he wouldn't be here.

[Tom Smith]

Johnson behind the striker and Roberts on the left would surely make sense?

[metallilad]

Tom Smith, on 14 September 2014 - 05:19 PM, said:

Johnson behind the striker and Roberts on the left would surely make sense?

Where do you play Clucas?
We are dropping our players to accommodate a loanee. For as good as he is if he goes back we have players to come in that aren't match sharp.

[Tom Smith]

metallilad, on 14 September 2014 - 05:23 PM, said:

Where do you play Clucas?
We are dropping our players to accommodate a loanee. For as good as he is if he goes back we have players to come in that aren't match sharp.

I understand that, it was just a way to accommodate both

[Beelzebub]

metallilad, on 14 September 2014 - 05:23 PM, said:

Where do you play Clucas?
We are dropping our players to accommodate a loanee. For as good as he is if he goes back we have players to come in that aren't match sharp.

You play the best team available and worry about the business side later. There is no point in signing loan players if you aren't going to play them.

[DIFH]

Tom Smith, on 14 September 2014 - 05:19 PM, said:

Johnson behind the striker and Roberts on the left would surely make sense?

In an attacking sense yes, but...................

[fishini]

metallilad, on 14 September 2014 - 05:17 PM, said:

Johnson signed on as a one month loanee. Even if he signs for another two months after would you put a loanee ahead of our own player?
Ok. If the loan is to a permanent deal then the thinking may be different but if the loanee is going to go back to his parent club then all our hardwork is for somebody else's benefit and let's be fair Johnson was brought in because of the injuries we have so if they hadn't occurred he wouldn't be here.

Of course if he is better than your own and helps get you more points. I realise we will never know but do you honestly think we would have scored 4 yesterday if Roberts had remained on the field? I personally don't. As good as Roberts can be Johnson looked a class higher yesterday IMHO

[azul]

metallilad, on 14 September 2014 - 05:17 PM, said:

Johnson signed on as a one month loanee. Even if he signs for another two months after would you put a loanee ahead of our own player?
Ok. If the loan is to a permanent deal then the thinking may be different but if the loanee is going to go back to his parent club then all our hardwork is for somebody else's benefit and let's be fair Johnson was brought in because of the injuries we have so if they hadn't occurred he wouldn't be here.

Johnson was signed as cover and injuries has given him an opportunity. If he is clearly improves the team then he should get the nod, if there are other options that are just as good then that is a different matter

[Beelzebub]

metallilad, on 14 September 2014 - 05:17 PM, said:

Johnson signed on as a one month loanee.

Didn't think that sounded right as he's been here for more than a month already so I had a look around and found this

http://www1.skysport...ld-add-two-more

So we have him for two more months - good