Johson's Shock Transfer Request

[BrianCappellieri]

Megson won't drop wantaway Johnson

West Brom midfielder Andy Johnson has been assured that he will still figure in manager Gary Megson's plans despite handing in a shock transfer request just three days before the start of the Barclaycard Premiership season...
SoccerNet (http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0815/20020815wbajohnsonmeggo.html)

[BrianCappellieri]

I HAD NO CHOICE REVEALS JOHNSON

West Brom midfielder Andy Johnson insists he had no choice but to ask for a transfer because of the club's 'derisory' contract offer...
SkySports (http://msn.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,70086-1061070,00.html)

JOHNSON: PAY OFFER IS DERISORY

West Brom midfielder Andy Johnson has insisted he was forced to ask for a transfer because the club's new contract offer is "derisory".

Johnson took a pay cut to move from Nottingham Forest last year on the understanding that he would be given a new deal if Albion were promoted - and he is unhappy with those terms.

He said: "I want to make it clear to the fans that I am not being greedy."
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