Johnson: 1/8 MK Dons v. Gillingham-Johnstone's Paint Trophy (R)

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  1. fightingswans

    fightingswans Member

    May 31, 2007
    vermont
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    ACF Fiorentina
  2. new_skin

    new_skin Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Boston
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    VfB Stuttgart
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    United States
  3. Martin Fischer

    Martin Fischer Member+

    Feb 23, 1999
    Kampala. Uganda
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    When do you think that Nowak should give him a look? Not now or during qualifiers obviously since Johnson has a job that prevents him from attending, right? So, your comment was hypothetical in the future, right?
     
  4. YankatOxford

    YankatOxford Member+

    Oct 15, 2007
  5. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    3,700 fans.

    JJ did not take any of the Penalty Kicks.
     
  6. Crazy_Yank

    Crazy_Yank Member

    Jan 8, 2001
    Matamoros, Mexico
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    Chicago Fire
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    United States
    One would think that the Don's manager would consider giving Johnson a full 90. As whether or not Nowak should look at Johnson, I don't think so. Especially when you consider that he looked out of his depth in both the premiership and the championship. I think it's great that an American is scoring some goals in England, but it's the 4th tier, and he's not even a starter yet. I hope it would take more than some 4th division exploits to make the US 23 side.
     
  7. new_skin

    new_skin Member

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    Why don't we ask Johann Smith? He's done a lot less than that, and he's in.
     
  8. The Devil's Architect

    Feb 10, 2000
    The American Steppe
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    Chicago Fire
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    United States
    Johann Smith doesn't park in parking reserved for the handicapped. That really pissed Sigi off during the last U20 cycle because he uses those spots when he goes into Krispy Kreme.
     
  9. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
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    Really? I haven't seen a final roster. Sorry I missed that one.

    Also, you overlook the fact that Johann is available right now (not playing above reserves for his club) and JJ is not. Whether its better to play EPL reserves or 4th division is a debatable question, but it does say a lot that Bolton hasn't let Johann go (yet . . .).
     
  10. new_skin

    new_skin Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Boston
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    VfB Stuttgart
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    United States
    I'm not faulting Nowak for not calling in Johnson right now, because I'm sure Dons would not let him go unless they had to. I just mean the guy scores regularly in very limited time, and will (knock wood) most likely be in League One next year. I just think in the future, maybe he's earned his shot more than Dalby or Smith who play well...never.
     
  11. Crazy_Yank

    Crazy_Yank Member

    Jan 8, 2001
    Matamoros, Mexico
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    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dalby wasn't even eligible to play until January of this year.
     
  12. BarefootWonder11

    BarefootWonder11 New Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    Tennessee
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    Tottenham Hotspur FC
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    United States
    The coach of MK Dons likes Jemal as a sub. He is what all of their fans call a "super sub" their coach is content with just seeing him add a spark later in the game.
     
  13. new_skin

    new_skin Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Boston
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    VfB Stuttgart
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    United States
    People are always saying this about Dalby, but it's always a different month. November and January seem to be the most common though, which leads me to believe that noone knows for sure. I guess we'll find out now that it's January.
     
  14. Bigrose30

    Bigrose30 Member+

    Sep 11, 2004
    Jersey City, NJ
    Maybe Jemal Johnson doesn't consider himself American. He hasn't lived here since he was very young.

    Anyway, if Jemal was a central defender, I'm sure he'd be called in. The US U-23 have plenty of options up front, so I think you can forget about this guy.
     
  15. BarefootWonder11

    BarefootWonder11 New Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    Tennessee
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    United States
    I am pretty sure Jemal Johnson considers himself american.
     
  16. Martin Fischer

    Martin Fischer Member+

    Feb 23, 1999
    Kampala. Uganda
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No, he wouldn't. He can't be called in because he isn't available. He also won't be available for the qualifying tournament. Which means that he is basically worthless to Nowak until after we qualify. The we will see.
     
  17. Martino2Buddle

    Crystal Palace
    United States
    Dec 12, 2005
    Richmond, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He was hardly out of his depth in the Colaship. I saw him play for Wolves multiple times and he showed his skill on the ball, ability to cross with either foot and penchant for scoring some amazing goals. The reason he didn't get the playing time his talent would warrant was the "disagreement" he had with manager Mick McCarthy. I hope he gets call-up for the Olympics (if we qualify) but I'm not holding my breath.
     
  18. new_skin

    new_skin Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Boston
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  19. olephill2

    olephill2 Member+

    Oct 6, 2006
    Club:
    Watford FC
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    United States
    I know that Johnson scored 3 league goals for Wolves in the Championship last season, all before Christmas. So indeed, he wasn't completely out of his depth.
     

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