Author Topic: Manchester City star quizzed on United fan 'head butt' (Read 2558 times)

SP · « **on:** March 3, 2010, 01:45:35 PM »

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Footballer in 'head butt' probe

A Manchester City footballer is under investigation over allegations that he head butted a Manchester United fan in a nightclub.

Michael Johnson was accused of assaulting the fan, who was singing Manchester United songs at 42nd Street in Manchester city centre in December.

Johnson, 22, was later arrested on suspicion of assault, causing actual bodily harm.

He has been bailed until 14 April, a police spokesman said.

Police said two other men, aged 21 and 22, were also interviewed under caution.

'Cut face'

Johnson, from Urmston in Greater Manchester, rose through the ranks from Manchester City's academy.

The midfielder captained City's youth team and made his first team debut in October 2006.

He has also represented England at under-19 and under-21 level but has been dogged by injury in the last two seasons, and is currently out of action after rupturing his knee ligaments.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Just after 1am on Sunday, 6 December 2009, a patrol car was flagged down and an officer was told a man had been assaulted.

"The 22-year-old victim reported that he had been assaulted in 42nd Street nightclub.

"The man had a cut to the face but no other injuries."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/england/manchester/8546955.stm

Can't see them getting a conviction.

7777 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 3, 2010, 01:49:32 PM »

It's good in there or at least it used to be

Michael Johnson should probably be swerving it though

Cruiser · « **Reply #2 on:** March 3, 2010, 02:14:50 PM »

He should be commended, not arrested.

Laughter is the best medicine... · « **Reply #3 on:** March 3, 2010, 02:25:30 PM »

lad has all the talent, just looks like he's throwing it away

Ziltoid · « **Reply #4 on:** March 3, 2010, 02:26:41 PM »

Was it City Joe?

wardides · « **Reply #5 on:** March 3, 2010, 02:29:05 PM »

His he still fat?

stoa · « **Reply #6 on:** March 3, 2010, 02:32:10 PM »

Quote from: Ziltoid on March 3, 2010, 02:26:41 PM

Was it City Joe?

Nah, he'd have told him to get his act together and not throw his career out of the window...

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #7 on:** March 3, 2010, 03:12:07 PM »

Didn't know that place was still going. What was the other place like it, 5th Avenue? Good, cheap indie nights apart from the obvious problem of there being far too many Mancs in there.

Had forgotten about Johnson completely - is he out of favour, injured or just still morbidly obese?

buchigo! · « **Reply #8 on:** March 3, 2010, 07:45:17 PM »

he's not a star. he's an ace.

Operation Hennessey · « **Reply #9 on:** March 3, 2010, 09:27:34 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on March 3, 2010, 03:12:07 PM

Had forgotten about Johnson completely - is he out of favour, injured or just still morbidly obese?

All of the above, has ruptured knee ligaments and was out for the season anyway. Injury allegedly occurred in training two days after the the incident at 42s

RED-EAZY · « **Reply #10 on:** March 3, 2010, 10:47:55 PM »

should be a national holiday this, something we can all have a go at

Col · « **Reply #11 on:** March 4, 2010, 01:18:09 AM »

Should be nicked for going in 42s, it's a horrible place. 5th Ave all the way.

DM Red · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2011, 09:25:19 PM »

what the hell happened to this guy? i know he has been injured alot but i think i read before that he hasnt been looking after himself off the pitch.

was a promising player.

jed the red · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2011, 09:40:35 PM »

Oh fuck! Didn't know you could get done for head butting the horrible twats!!

Tony Drago · « **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2011, 10:32:13 PM »

Quote from: Col on March 4, 2010, 01:18:09 AM

Should be nicked for going in 42s, it's a horrible place. 5th Ave all the way.

That makes me feel old, used to go in there when I was 18 or so, closed down now.

C · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2011, 10:35:30 PM »

probably tilted him hitting an out on the river sometime in the last few years

Barneylfc · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2011, 10:45:37 PM »

Should be given a medal for headbutting the twat

Tomaldinho · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2011, 10:48:02 PM »

Quote from: Tony Drago on July 15, 2011, 10:32:13 PM

That makes me feel old, used to go in there when I was 18 or so, closed down now.

Which one is closed? And since when?

RossoBianchi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2011, 11:04:44 PM »

5th Ave and 42s are still going strong.

stevensr123 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2011, 05:00:38 AM »

Fuckin hell what happend to him anyway? I totally forgot about him. I thought he was fuckin great a few seasons ago, then he became fat and was meant to be gambling/drinking a lot.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:35:05 AM »

Was it CityJoe who gave him a load of grief in a casino one night?

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2011, 11:35:55 AM »

Quote from: Ziltoid on July 21, 2011, 10:35:05 AM

Was it CityJoe who gave him a load of grief in a casino one night?

It was indeed. He couldn't understand why Johnson told him to fuck off.

Wish Matrix · « **Reply #22 on:** July 21, 2011, 11:37:25 AM »

Quote from: Cruiser on March 3, 2010, 02:14:50 PM

He should be commended, not arrested.

Quote from: buchigo! on March 3, 2010, 07:45:17 PM

he's not a star. he's an ace.

Quote from: RED-EAZY on March 3, 2010, 10:47:55 PM

should be a national holiday this, something we can all have a go at

Quote from: Barneylfc on July 15, 2011, 10:45:37 PM

Should be given a medal for headbutting the twat

I concur with all of the above.

C · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2011, 03:47:35 PM »

Quote from: stevensr123 on July 16, 2011, 05:00:38 AM

Fuckin hell what happend to him anyway? I totally forgot about him. I thought he was fuckin great a few seasons ago, then he became fat and was meant to be gambling/drinking a lot.

got offered a new contract with a fat signing bonus, just as he was getting a groin operation - during his rehab he just smashed the casino and booze, ended up a fatlad.

could end up a good player again though, he definetly had it

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2011, 04:46:11 PM »

That's what happened to him: He got injured and subsequently, got fat.

Like others have said though, it's a real shame because when he first came onto the scene I thought he looked a great talent and would have loved for us to sign him at that point. Not sure exactly what's happened since (beyond just the injuries) but I remember being shocked when I first saw the below picture.

If he ever wants to get his career back on track though, he has to leave City. Not a chance in hell will he get a single minute there now.