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Andy Johnson to turn down Crystal Palace return to help QPR's promotion bid

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  1. kiwiqpr

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    Andy Johnson to turn down Crystal Palace return to help QPR's promotion bid

    ANDY JOHNSON would snub a Premier League reunion with Crystal Palace to help fire QPR back to the Premier League.



    Published: Mon, July 22, 2013









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    The-former-Everton-and-Fulham-striker-wants-to-repay-QPR-for-having-faith-in-him-last-season The former Everton and Fulham striker wants to repay QPR for having faith in him last season


    QPR stood by me last season and I will do the same by them. I feel I owe them

    Andy Johnson

    Former England striker Johnson, 32, has overcome his injury nightmare at Loftus Road and wants to repay Rangers for sticking by him.

    Johnson made just four appearances for his new club before a serious knee injury ended his campaign last season.

    But fit-again Johnson, who is on the radar of old club Palace, said: “QPR stood by me last season and I will do the same by them. I feel I owe them. I want to help them get back into the Premier League – where we belong.”
     
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  2. Didley Squat

    Didley Squat Well-Known Member

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    Just gone up in my estimations ............... hope he stays fit and has his goal-scoring boots on, we need em firing!
    Ability means a lot, loyalty means everything.
     
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  3. Busy Being Headhunted

    Busy Being Headhunted Well-Known Member

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    could score a lot of goals for us if he stays fit, he was just looking good when he got injured
     
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  4. Belfasthoop

    Belfasthoop Well-Known Member

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    He does owe us but he at least recognises that and is prepared to repay the Club. Means a lot these days. Gone up in my estimation too. OT, does anyone else think he sounds really like Beckham or is it just me?;)
     
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  5. Sutfol

    Sutfol Well-Known Member

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    He definitely owes us but I don't think we can rely on him at all
     
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  6. queenslandrangers

    queenslandrangers Well-Known Member

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    It's good to see some loyalty. But i would prefer a younger one. So if he goes i would not mind.
     
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  7. goldcoast hoop

    goldcoast hoop Well-Known Member

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    Loyal=Yes
    Is he what we need=NO
    must be on big wages?
     
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  8. Ciarrai_Abu

    Ciarrai_Abu Well-Known Member

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    The cynic in me says Palace wouldn't match his wages.
     
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  9. GoldhawkRoad

    GoldhawkRoad Well-Known Member

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    Good on him. He was playing well when he was injured last season. He seems to be getting back to form now. He could do a job for us in the Championship this season, though long term we need to look for youth
     
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  10. Flyer

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    Exactly what I think, he was talking them up so was obviously seeking a move and has now backed off because they wont pay stupid money for an old crock who couldnt score in a brothel.
     
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  11. peter1954qpr

    peter1954qpr Well-Known Member

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    I don't get the bit where we seen to think he owes us, yes the club looked after him and he feels he should stay around to help us back into the premier league, but he don't owe us anything.
     
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  12. EscapeGoat

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    Good to hear. A healthy Andy Johnson is a fantastic option to have for this season. If he steers clear of injuries then I'm predicting 15+ goals from him.
     
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  13. devonqprboy

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    If (and it is a big if) he stays fit he could certainly bag some goals for us next season and it is nice to see a player appreciating what the club has done for him.
     
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  14. Vale_Hoops

    Vale_Hoops Well-Known Member

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    Some of you guy are way too negative, I won't lie the same thought crossed my mind but I thought I'd look at the positive instead always wallowing in the ****.

    I know the last couple of years has knock the stuffing out of us but it looks like some on here are willing us to fail so they can say I told you so.
     
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  15. Rangers Til I Die

    Rangers Til I Die Well-Known Member

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    Less talk, more goals. That is all that counts.
     
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  16. The other R in Houston

    The other R in Houston Well-Known Member

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    This. Although I don't think it's 'I told you so' so much as not wanting to be disappointed, and setting negative expectations from the start.
     
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  17. Kilburn

    Kilburn Well-Known Member

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    This this ex of ours still manages to bang them in wherever he plays:-

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    21 goals in 40 games for Exeter last season - who do we have that scores every couple of games - hopefully Remy this upcoming season? Season 2010-11 at Exeter he scored 17 goals in 41 games.

    Note he just signed a one year deal with Division 2 Cheltenham where I'm sure he will notch up a few more.

    Carrer total 245 goals in 702 games (one goal every three games)

    Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
    1993–1996 Norwich City 29 (6)
    1995–1996 → Bournemouth (loan) 5 (0)
    1996 → Bristol Rovers (loan) 6 (4)
    1996–2000 Bristol Rovers 170 (68)
    2000–2003 Reading 111 (51)
    2003–2004 Busan I'Park 21 (4)
    2004–2005 Queens Park Rangers 43 (6)
    2005–2006 Swindon Town 30 (7)
    2005–2006 → Colchester United (loan) 8 (4)
    2006–2007 Colchester United 44 (23)
    2007–2010 Norwich City 69 (16)
    2008–2009 → Barnsley (loan) 8 (2)
    2010 → Shrewsbury Town (loan) 12 (0)
    2010–2011 Exeter City 41 (17)
    2011–2012 Leyton Orient 19 (1)
    2012 → Exeter City (loan) 7 (1)
    2012–2013 Exeter City 40 (21)
    2013– Cheltenham Town 0 (0)

    * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:42, 3 July 2013 (UTC).
    † Appearances (Goals).
     
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