Head coach speaks to the media at Failand. Johnson on the Boxing Day clash with Wolves Head coach discusses City's recent run of results and the January transfer window Boss updates fans on Fielding and Smith concerns City head coach Lee Johnson met with the media ahead of the Boxing Day Sky Bet Championship clash with Wolves at Molineux (3pm). Here’s what he had to say… - Frank Fielding and Korey Smith are both rated 50/50 for the game, with both players suffering the same rib injury - Johnson believes the January transfer window comes at the right time for City, but points out that 28-day loans are no longer an option under new rules - Boss reiterates need to add “one or two” new faces in January - Head coach thanks supporters for their continued backing despite difficult recent run of results - Johnson calls for perspective: "We're still in a better position than we were this time last year” - Head coach believes City and Wolves are two teams similar in quality, saying the game will come down to whether his side’s youthful legs can outplay the hosts’ experience - Johnson vows to stick to his principles and insists the playing philosophy will not change - Head coach says City must compromise in the transfer market in order to get value for money - Boss underlines importance of charity work ahead of the club’s visit to Children’s Hospice South West at Charlton Farm http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/press-conference-johnson-pre-wolves-3480278.aspx
Johnson calls for perspective: "We're still in a better position than we were this time last year But the reality is that we are only in a better position because the teams below us cant buy a win at the moment. If our losing streak continues over the Xmas, and given the upcoming games who'd bet against it, and the likes of Wolves, Cardiff, QPR, Blackburn, Wigan etc get a few points, it could be squeaky bum time again.
The fact is we are not in a better position,we have spent millions on players,4 MILLION on Engvall and O'Dowda not even playing,TOMLIN the highest paid player ever at the club,and 7 points better off. Is that progression sorry not in my book.
Can't be bothered to look, but I imagine our GD is much better than this time last season, which says to me we can turn things around without disrupting too much.
Progression or not. It's subjective. For example, I'm sure that there are some who think we 'progressed' by getting rid of Johnson senior. I just compare final league positions to form my opinion and I can't see a relegation dogfight followed by a spell in L1 which we have not long recovered from (if we even have) as anything other than a step backwards - but that's me. ............ I'll get my coat .........
Maybe you should get a new book then? Progression definition' the process of developing gradually towards a more advanced state:' So 7pts better of than this time last season fits perfectly well into this.
Gary Johnson went by mutual consent. unless you think assaulting a player at half time is ok he had to go!!!!
Well seeing we've made a profit on transfers in that time I'm not sure where you are getting your info from.
You never start at when you get a sum of money you have to repay the previous and pay the current with an eye on the future ..his comments seem to indicate we will be selling .. "Flint!" .. LETTING GO SOME OTHERS and buying within that budget?
John spot on,i think there will be some names moving on,not a bad thing though.We need to move on from what is not working.
