Brennan Johnson

[ozzyten10]

To me the problem may be finding a position - almost like deli Ali at Spurs. We have played nothing but a 4231 4141 in the last 5 seasons - where does he fit?

[audiosmee]

I agree- whoscored seem to think he’s played best in a wide left position in a 4-3-3 or 4-5-1. He’s rating is relatively poor in a 10. He’s likely the type of player tho that looks really good on a highlight reel.

Fingers crossed for the lad- He looks like he enjoys it at Lincoln. Can we create the right environment at Forest with a supporter base that has a very loud minority that seem to expect champions league, balloon d’or performance every game?

[TheGreenMan]

I agree GreenMan. Walker and Grant would weaken our squad. Not sure why anyone would have them back. Freeman and Arter are getting the flak now that Cafu and Yates have proved people wrong.

Yates is still to grow on me  :D :D :D

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

I agree GreenMan. Walker and Grant would weaken our squad. Not sure why anyone would have them back. Freeman and Arter are getting the flak now that Cafu and Yates have proved people wrong.

Yates is still to grow on me  :D :D :D

:D

[Username]

I agree- whoscored seem to think he’s played best in a wide left position in a 4-3-3 or 4-5-1. He’s rating is relatively poor in a 10. He’s likely the type of player tho that looks really good on a highlight reel.

About nails it

[Alf]

Sorry Username, misunderstood.

Personally I think, given another couple of years bulking up & getting more experienced, he's good enough to play in a variety of positions. He can create, he can score, he's busy, he's aware etc.

[zicorice]

Johnson is a Forest player Guerrero is not.

Why would you have Grant and Walker at the club? They were here before and it was clear that they were not good enough.

My reading of what people were saying was more that it was a dig at some of our not so good transfer business....Arter and Guerrero were definitely mentioned...

[Username]

Sorry Username, misunderstood.

Personally I think, given another couple of years bulking up & getting more experienced, he's good enough to play in a variety of positions. He can create, he can score, he's busy, he's aware etc.

I doubt Hughton will give someone time who’s not able to come in and make a position his own.

[wassy04]

Sorry Username, misunderstood.

Personally I think, given another couple of years bulking up & getting more experienced, he's good enough to play in a variety of positions. He can create, he can score, he's busy, he's aware etc.

I doubt Hughton will give someone time who’s not able to come in and make a position his own.

Freeman playing on the left the last two games has showed where I'd imagine Johnson would play. Seems like it suits this formation if CH sticks with it

[Strawberry Avenger]

Johnson looks good for Lincoln.

SA.

[Salvatore Matrecano]

Its a bit of a shame because I think he might have suited Lamouchis system better than Hughtons.

[GaribaldiRED]

Its a bit of a shame because I think he might have suited Lamouchis system better than Hughtons.

Interesting. In your mind, what's the biggest differences between Lamouchi's and Hughton's systems.

[Salvatore Matrecano]

Lamouchi played more of a 433 for me, Lolley and Ameobi pushing forward more with the width more from the fullbacks overlapping. Hughton is more traditional 4231 with those players relied on to cross the ball. Subtle difference maybe and one that could be explained by having available Cash as a better forward thinking full back and an in form Ribeiro doing similar. Johnsons stats suggest he is better pushing forward, dont think he would work as well a a winger and certainly dont think he would offer much defensively. He could work as Freeman was played at the weekend, not sure he would cut it as central ACM where Krovinovic played.

[Alf]

Sorry Username, misunderstood.

Personally I think, given another couple of years bulking up & getting more experienced, he's good enough to play in a variety of positions. He can create, he can score, he's busy, he's aware etc.

I doubt Hughton will give someone time who’s not able to come in and make a position his own.

I think he'll be used from the bench next season similar to Mighten, with odd starts. 

I'm more than happy with that. If he grabs the opportunity great, if not keep building him for another year. 

Realistically I think 22/23 season is the year we'll be challenging properly for promotion if the top brass actually have the spuds to stick with the current plan, and back it.

[Jean_claude_killy]

If Johnson does not sign a new contract before the end of the season his value will plummet.

No one in the right mind will pay a large amount for him with one year remaining on his contract; not when he will move for whatever nominal fee is set by a tribunal once his contract runs down.

Johnson must still be playing on his Academy contract which must be on the low side; you would think if an agreement is reached it will be back dated.