Brennan Johnson

[Raziel]

How long has he played with Madison so far? Half an hour? That's another avenue of interest to me, as our intricate work around the box featuring udogie and madders will have another element added to our forward play in that we will have genuine frightening pace to break through the lines. Son is quick, so is Kulu but Johnson is rapid....

We still haven't seen a single full game of Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Son, Kulu

The combination of ability in that midfield with that front three will be interesting

 

[Roland Beurre]

How unlucky has he been with chances too. Having had balls nicked before him seemingly having a clear chance etc....when they start dropping the lads gonna get a bagful

I know he is young but I think the days of him worrying about balls dropping are well in the past.

 

[Chrissivad]

I saw a few people talk about one of our players not getting a win when starting.

Was it Johnson?

Played well on the right, took his player on and got the ball into the box

So unlucky not to score today

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

I saw a few people talk about one of our players not getting a win when starting.

Was it Johnson?

Played well on the right, took his player on and got the ball into the box

So unlucky not to score today

He looks more comfortable, and might integrate/settle in better down the right.

Of course, in theory it's Dekis position, so?

 

[tommysvr]

Looks great on the right. Really like him, excited to watch him develop under Ange. I think he'll became a huge weapon.

 

[parklane1]

He really does have a turn of pace, looking forward to him settling into the team and becoming a major threat to the oppsistion.

 

[Raziel]

Better game, him being comfortable on right could solve a bit of problems, add flexibility for us.

Needs to work on his final ball/shot (will come with time)

 

[JerusalemMan]

I saw a few people talk about one of our players not getting a win when starting.

Was it Johnson?

Played well on the right, took his player on and got the ball into the box

So unlucky not to score today

Pretty sure it was Johnson who hadn't won a game as a starter until Sunday.
Once he starts playing regularly with Maddison I think we shall see even more end-product from him. Maddison's threat means there's likely to be a bit more space for Johnson to exploit as defenders are pulled in, and then Maddison's ability means a greater likelihood of Johnson being seen and found by a through ball.

 

[Lemonade Money]

Better game, him being comfortable on right could solve a bit of problems, add flexibility for us.

Needs to work on his final ball/shot (will come with time)

His two shots against Saudi Sportswashing Machine were well executed, fine lines hitting the post twice.

 

[Raziel]

His two shots against Saudi Sportswashing Machine were well executed, fine lines hitting the post twice.

Think he had 3 shots, one was more direct on, needed better power/placement.

It's fine lines but the system requires the wingers score regularly (8-10 a season), again, not bricking on the kid, because he's exactly that.

 

[SpurMeUp]

He’s getting there. A bit like Bale I think he is a slower starter who’ll only get better. Confidence in his ability isn’t there yet. Once he develops - and feels belief in his ability - he should scare the opposition.

 

[braineclipse]

Looks really good when there's immediate space to be exploited and he can use his pace to good effect. Looks a bit lost, or just keeps it simple when facing the wrong way or there's no immediate space to be exploited.

Needs to find more consistency with his end product (still a very small sample so no real worries, has a good track record in that regard I think). To really step up he needs to find ways to be dangerous in various situations, when there isn't as much obvious space to attack.

Seems to be settling in nicely even though it's taking a little bit longer than it did for VdV and Udogie. And that's fine.

 

[Raziel]

Looks really good when there's immediate space to be exploited and he can use his pace to good effect. Looks a bit lost, or just keeps it simple when facing the wrong way or there's no immediate space to be exploited.

Needs to find more consistency with his end product (still a very small sample so no real worries, has a good track record in that regard I think). To really step up he needs to find ways to be dangerous in various situations, when there isn't as much obvious space to attack.

Seems to be settling in nicely even though it's taking a little bit longer than it did for VdV and Udogie. And that's fine.

Being critical, it's the end product and being more consistently involved in games (he has quiet periods in games), think he has to work a bit harder

 

[Hotshot-Tottenham]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1735792133401895087

 

[Dicko]

Had 16 stitches and will probably wear a protective head band said okeefe

 

[Baleforce]

Had 16 stitches and will probably wear a protective head band said okeefe

Our players always seem to do well when wearing masks.

Maybe we should get them all to wear one every game.

 

[lurker of old]

Our players always seem to do well when wearing masks.
Bunje being a notable exception after Hasselbaink elbowed him in the face.....

 

[Lemonade Money]

Our players always seem to do well when wearing masks.

Maybe we should get them all to wear one every game.

You surely jester?

 

[Baleforce]

You surely jester?

Second line yeah of course.

But I can remember Kane, Son and Kulu all scoring goals whilst wearing masks.

Only other player I remember doing so is Mihajlovic 20 odd years ago.

 

[Chrissivad]

Second line yeah of course.

But I can remember Kane, Son and Kulu all scoring goals whilst wearing masks.

Only other player I remember doing so is Mihajlovic 20 odd years ago.

And Mabbutt before that