Guest 112 Days Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Good article here http://soa.li/K9cwkzM about Lee and Gary Johnson facing each other when Oldham play Yeovil. Interesting that LJ seems to know he limitations and 'won't make the mistakes of his dad'. I bet Sunday Dinner at their house is fascinating! I don't remember someone throwing a punch at LJ on his debut, anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 First time it has happened since the league started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 No I don't remember any punches? There was a bit of animosity towards GJs tactics of playing 4 central midfielders then shoving Skuse out on the right wing to accommodate LJ. There's a better piece in The Guardian tweeted by Beenhead. He says "if he had a son he'd never sign him" as whenever anything went wrong the nepotism card would be played. Intelligent bloke LJ - hoping for an Oldham win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 112 Days Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 There's a better piece in The Guardian tweeted by Beenhead. He says "if he had a son he'd never sign him" as whenever anything went wrong the nepotism card would be played. Intelligent bloke LJ - hoping for an Oldham win! But then I'd have to read the guardian. I also wish LJ every success, nice guy who did well for us and I suppose it wasn't his fault his dad was the manager! For what it's worth, the most successful football spell that I have seen at city, had LJ and Elliott in centre midfield, so he can't have been a bad player! I reckon GJ will get Yeovil up this year. That will be some irony.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 “In my first game a fan came on the pitch, swung a punch at me and said, ‘We don’t want you or your old man’. I don't think this is true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thought this was a thread about baby lotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 First time it has happened since the league started. Second. Was on Footbal Focus the weekend - the first was Bill Dodgin (Bristol Rovers) and Bill Dodgin Jr (Fulham) in 1971. Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22152374 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Gary Johnson walks on Cider. FACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I remember in his first game, the Huddersfield manager grabbing Johnson by the throat. I don't remember any punches being thrown by any city fan though. Anyone on here want to own up? Good read. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 But then I'd have to read the guardian. I also wish LJ every success, nice guy who did well for us and I suppose it wasn't his fault his dad was the manager! For what it's worth, the most successful football spell that I have seen at city, had LJ and Elliott in centre midfield, so he can't have been a bad player! I reckon GJ will get Yeovil up this year. That will be some irony.... Ha - not guilty to reading the paper. It was tweeted! Rather have Yeovil down with us, local rivalry for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 112 Days Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 If I had one wish as a city fan over the recent years, it would be that we had more patience with Gary Johnson. The stick he got looks laughable now and a lot of fans hounded him to a point where he snapped and had to go. I bloody loved going to city when he was in charge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Conference manager apparently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Can't wait for some decent chants tonight, don't let us down boys! Fully expecting something along the lines of "Our manager *****ed your manager's mum" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben4BCFC Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 With regards to the punch, the only one I really remember is at home in front of the Dolman around the half way line. A fan went up and swung for LJ (I think?) and Bradley Orr ran over and got involved. Can't be 100% sure which season it was or even if I'm completely correct, but could he be on about this game and either he/reporter got mixed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Humble Realist Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 In my first game a fan came on the pitch, swung a punch at me and said, We dont want you or your old man. I don't think this is true! There was a match v huddersfield with an incident where lj scored a last min equaliser. Perhaps a misquote though as wasn't his first match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 If Yeovil get promoted does Robbored have to bare his ar$e in Burton's shop window or else he is banned from OTIB for life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 With regards to the punch, the only one I really remember is at home in front of the Dolman around the half way line. A fan went up and swung for LJ (I think?) and Bradley Orr ran over and got involved. Can't be 100% sure which season it was or even if I'm completely correct, but could he be on about this game and either he/reporter got mixed up? Other way round, someone swung for Orr then Johnson came over and pushed the guy away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Cardiff at home? It was on the telly so likely to be the welsh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Jim Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 What game was it that LJ scored the winner to save GJ's job? Wasn't it West Brom at home? If I remember we were a goal down, it was live on telly and we put in a stirring second half performance and won 2-1. LJ definitely got the winner that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Ahh yes I can remember that vividly now. How long was that game before his eventual departure? I remember LJ running to the eastend who had been booing him for weeks and them going mental. How contrary I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Wasn't it West Brom at home? If I remember we were a goal down, it was live on telly and we put in a stirring second half performance and won 2-1. LJ definitely got the winner that day. May have been. I watched it on the box so assumed it was the Taffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 What game was it that LJ scored the winner to save GJ's job? WBA at home, on telly. LJ had an absolute stormer, particularly second half, scored the winner. And for once we kept the ball on the ground. Good luck to LJ, was never his dad's biggest fan but from the Grauniad interview in particular he seems like a bright and ambitious lad, with a bit of a wider field of vision than his father. I wish him well. PS: always liked him as a player, thought he had a good brain but possibly not the legs to go with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 WBA at home, on telly. LJ had an absolute stormer, particularly second half, scored the winner. And for once we kept the ball on the ground. Good luck to LJ, was never his dad's biggest fan but from the Grauniad interview in particular he seems like a bright and ambitious lad, with a bit of a wider field of vision than his father. I wish him well. PS: always liked him as a player, thought he had a good brain but possibly not the legs to go with it... Not long enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Points West did a report last night with them both. It's here but says only 1 hour left before it goes! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006pft9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 If Yeovil get promoted does Robbored have to bare his ar$e in Burton's shop window or else he is banned from OTIB for life? Do we have the choice? Sounds like a case for a poll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I remember LJ running to the eastend who had been booing him for weeks and them going mental. How contrary I thought. Been in the EE for a few years and can't remember him being booed, thought it was mainly the Dullmoan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iWurzel Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 With regards to the punch, the only one I really remember is at home in front of the Dolman around the half way line. A fan went up and swung for LJ (I think?) and Bradley Orr ran over and got involved. Can't be 100% sure which season it was or even if I'm completely correct, but could he be on about this game and either he/reporter got mixed up? Yep I remember this well. Don't think it was his first game though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Agreed. As a club we were punching above our weight to even be in the top half of the Championship. Looks like the grass wasn't any greener for us when we kicked him out... Yawn. Have you not looked at the figures since we have been in the Championship? In no way shape or form have we punched above our weight at this level bar getting to Wembley in the first season. If anything I would strongly argue we have under-achieved. Johnson was heavily backed financially if you dont remember, had pretty much free reign in the loan market also (sno, stern john) etc. the 10th place finishes like i said were about right. He lost the plot towards the end and we would of gone down THAT season had the board not acted, do people not remember how bad it got towards the end?. IMO sacking Johnson was one of the boards better decsions of recent season's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 1-0 Oldham! Congrats little Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 As we are now down and if Yeovil don't get promoted , can we now have GJ back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 As we are now down and if Yeovil don't get promoted , can we now have GJ back What about LJ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 What about LJ ? Either or both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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