Author Topic: Glen Johnson 3.0. Bossing it, much better than Windows 8. (Read 207984 times)

Kashinoda · « **on:** February 6, 2011, 09:26:35 PM »

New haircut, conforming to the LFC shaved head standard
More attacking role under Kenny
Lad looks confident as fuck
He is a threat.

Ladies and gentlemen, Glen Johnson.

tommyLFC · « **Reply #1 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:27:46 PM »

Not to mention he is playing out of position, but is doing a great job!!

VamosLiverpool · « **Reply #2 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:29:25 PM »

He was brilliant getting forward today and some of his little tricks were top draw. Importantly, he was solid as a rock at the back. I don't know whether its being on the left or playing under Kenny but he looks so assured at the moment.

Notayesman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:29:27 PM »

He's doing well but I think he's a completely different player on the right, there's no doubt playing on the left inhibits him a bit and I really hope a LB is the priority in the summer.

rednich85 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:30:27 PM »

Quote from: Notayesman on February 6, 2011, 09:29:27 PM

He's doing well but I think he's a completely different player on the right, there's no doubt playing on the left inhibits him a bit and I really hope a LB is the priority in the summer.

I think the inhabition is actually improving the defensive aspect of his game.

Superthing · « **Reply #5 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:31:08 PM »

Always been a big fan of Glen, and I'm pleased to see him doing so well at left back!
He is a massive threat going forward and his defensive side is nowhere near as bad as the media would have you believe, yes he has the odd lapse in concentration and these get highlighted but overall I think he does a good job whichever side of the defence he plays

PIPA23 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:31:27 PM »

with Kelly on RB, he has to be the LB...do we need to buy a LB anyway? We wont drop Kelly and Johnson on bench is not going to happend also..

Citizen Kane · « **Reply #7 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:31:32 PM »

Are him and Fernando having a power walking race?

I honestly think he can fit in at left-back next season, Kelly has that right back spot nailed down. Aurelio can play back up and if both Aurelio and Johnson get injured then the young Jack Robinson could step up, he's developing well. Or we can get Insua back.

placidcasual · « **Reply #8 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:33:22 PM »

Big improvement but his foul he got away with at the end was very silly.

SpartanRed · « **Reply #9 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:34:02 PM »

He's looking a good player again - showing the kind of form when he first joined.

Well done Glen - keep up the good work !!

Chakan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:34:41 PM »

Will be interesting to see what happens when he plays for England. But much improved, seems to be finding a home on the left side there. Who would have thought it

Cribertinokes · « **Reply #11 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:35:27 PM »

Quote from: tommyLFC on February 6, 2011, 09:27:46 PM

Not to mention he is playing out of position, but is doing a great job!!

To be honest, I think wing back is the perfect position for him, he's clearly built for it attacking/defensively wise.

El Pistolero 7 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:38:08 PM »

Delighted Glen has improved so much. Position further up the field is suiting him big time. Looks like Digger with the new hairdo too.

Bouncer · « **Reply #13 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:38:28 PM »

Good point - but fuck does that pic make me snarl at Torres in blue - lazy nancy gobshite!

Wasted · « **Reply #14 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:39:12 PM »

Quote from: PIPA23 on February 6, 2011, 09:31:27 PM

with Kelly on RB, he has to be the LB...do we need to buy a LB anyway? We wont drop Kelly and Johnson on bench is not going to happend also..

I mostly agree with this.

We certainly need some extra cover. Right now Kelly's backup is Johnson and Johnson's backup is Aurelio. Not exactly deep.

However, since Glen has been moved to left back his defense has improved drastically and he's not getting caught forward nearly as often. Whether this has to do with the move or with the King's influence I'm not sure but it's working fairly well at this point. Plus Kelly has been fantastic.

redpride9 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:40:14 PM »

Superb today !

GonzalezIsARed · « **Reply #16 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:49:23 PM »

was fantastic today. Keep it up Glen.

ArgImAPirate · « **Reply #17 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:50:55 PM »

Don't know if it's because he's switched to the left or just because he's got his confidence back... but he's looking a lot better as a left back. Also I think playing as a wingback in the last two games has helped him.

I'm happy with him on the left and Kelly on the right. They're both very good going forward, they're both looking more than solid in defense. Both deserve their spots in the back 4/5.

Garstonite · « **Reply #18 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:51:34 PM »

He is our left back for many years imo.

Elysian Fields · « **Reply #19 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:52:41 PM »

Quote from: Kashinoda on February 6, 2011, 09:26:35 PM

Lad looks confident as fuck

Probably because he's being encouraged rather than slagged off (like the previous manager did....).

JovaJova · « **Reply #20 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:53:52 PM »

Quote from: Garstonette on February 6, 2011, 09:51:34 PM

He is our ~~left~~ right back for many years imo.

He is a better right back than Kelly

Kelly to develop into the centreback we all want him to be please

Johnson was the best player on the pitch today for me. Oozes quality.

greatbritton · « **Reply #21 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:54:02 PM »

honestly reminded me of barnes storming down the wing a few times

Ryan M · « **Reply #22 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:54:32 PM »

Absolutely made up he has proved me totally wrong during his early LFC career. I didn't think he would make it here, but during last season I seen something changing. Also his defensive abilities are underrated. He's in best form for us but last few months have seen him really accept responsibility. Well done Glenn, keep up the good work.

Garstonite · « **Reply #23 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:54:41 PM »

Quote from: JovaJova on February 6, 2011, 09:53:52 PM

He is a better right back than Kelly

Kelly to develop into the centreback we all want him to be please

Johnson was the best player on the pitch today for me. Oozes quality.

Better right back than Kelly on what evidence?

Songs to Sing · « **Reply #24 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:54:56 PM »

ive always said hes one of our world class players.

Elysian Fields · « **Reply #25 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:54:58 PM »

Quote from: greatbritton on February 6, 2011, 09:54:02 PM

honestly reminded me of barnes storming down the wing a few times

Do behave.

Skeeve · « **Reply #26 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:56:09 PM »

I hope that he goes back to rightback next season, having a central partnership of Agger and Kelly who can both play the ball out of defence would be a revelation to our side and Glen will look fine at either fullback position when playing for a manager that doesn't ignore his strengths.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #27 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:56:09 PM »

Thought he was outstanding today

marcus50bucks · « **Reply #28 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:57:33 PM »

He's done well but I am still yet to see him whip in a decent cross with his left foot. He still tends to cut in which is understandable. I think it's imperative that we address this problem in the summer because good delivery is something Carroll will need. Our crossing has still been quite poor from both Johnson and even Kelly to a certain extent.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:57:45 PM »

Glen at right wing back would be awesome, but Kelly is in brilliant form. Maybe at somepoint in the future we may see something like:

Reina

Kelly Carra Agger

Johnson Lucas Aurelio

Gerrard Meireles

Carroll Suarez

Degs · « **Reply #30 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:58:42 PM »

Quote from: JovaJova on February 6, 2011, 09:53:52 PM

He is a better right back than Kelly

Not a chance.
Kelly has better delivery, is faster, is a better tackler, and is taller.

A centre back maybe in 10 years but for now with such great attributes he'd be wasted stuck back there.

MrGrumpy · « **Reply #31 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:01:05 PM »

Quote from: rednich85 on February 6, 2011, 09:30:27 PM

I think the inhabition is actually improving the defensive aspect of his game.

Agreed

El Ninos Black Eye · « **Reply #32 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:01:49 PM »

One of the biggest criticisms of Johnson is that he loses concentration sometimes. But because he is playing out of position he is having to concentrate on his game for 90mins, so in a funny way it is helping him. Great Today!

jah008 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:02:04 PM »

Quote from: Gus 1855 on February 6, 2011, 09:57:45 PM

Glen at right wing back would be awesome, but Kelly is in brilliant form. Maybe at somepoint in the future we may see something like:

Reina

Kelly Carra Agger

Johnson Lucas Aurelio

Gerrard Meireles

Carroll Suarez

Just seeing that on paper is mouth watering!

jaffod · « **Reply #34 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:04:14 PM »

Quote from: Garstonette on February 6, 2011, 09:51:34 PM

He is our left back for many years imo.

I hope not.

I would really like to see how he shapes up in a 3-5-2 as a right wing-back though, with Fabio at left-back.

sowellred · « **Reply #35 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:04:46 PM »

Quote from: Degs on February 6, 2011, 09:58:42 PM

Not a chance.
Kelly has better delivery, is faster, is a better tackler, and is taller.

A centre back maybe in 10 years but for now with such great attributes he'd be wasted stuck back there.

with 3 at the back then he can still get forwad and make the most of his attributes you point out. We saw this with the 3 against Stoke, very fluid.

maher · « **Reply #36 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:05:13 PM »

Glen did a great job on the left but i'm wondering if his normal position on the right why king kenny didn't replace him with Maxi on the right?

Degs · « **Reply #37 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:06:06 PM »

Quote from: sowellred on February 6, 2011, 10:04:46 PM

with 3 at the back then he can still get forwad and make the most of his attributes you point out. We saw this with the 3 against Stoke, very fluid.

As opposed to at right back though, seems a waste.

scatman · « **Reply #38 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:06:46 PM »

hes brilliant, been defending this lad from the ridiculous criticism since he arrived, love how he takes defenders on and literally scares the shit out of them

ArgImAPirate · « **Reply #39 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:07:39 PM »

Quote from: rapcage on February 6, 2011, 10:06:46 PM

hes brilliant, been defending this lad from the ridiculous criticism since he arrived, love how he takes defenders on and literally scares the shit out of them

Literally?!