John Johnson (footballer)

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John Johnson

Johnson warming up for Northampton Town in 2013
Personal information
Full nameJohn James Johnson[1]
Date of birth (1988-09-16) 16 September 1988[1]
Place of birthMiddlesbrough, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current clubBengaluru FC
Number6
Youth career
2005–2008Middlesbrough
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2008–2010Middlesbrough1(0)
2008→ Tranmere Rovers (loan)4(0)
2009–2010→ Northampton Town (loan)36(5)
2010–2013Northampton Town103(8)
2013–Bengaluru FC14(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:12, 21 December 2013 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

John James Johnson (born 16 September 1988) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Indian club Bengaluru FC. A graduate of Middlesbrough youth academy he made his debut for the club against Chelsea. Lack of first team opportunites saw him being loaned to Tranmere Rovers and Northampton Town. He later signed for The Cobblers and made 150 appearances for the club before joining Bengaluru FC in the I-League, managed by his former teammate Ashley Westwood.

Career

Middlesbrough

Johnson playing for Middlesbrough in 2008

Born in Middlesbrough,North Yorkshire, Johnson is a product of Middlesbrough academy where he joined in 2005.[1][2] He signed a professional contract with Middlesbrough on 15 May 2008 and made his first team debut on 18 October 2008 in a home 5–0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League, coming on as a substitute for Jonathan Grounds in the 54th minute (which was his only appearance for the club).[1][3][4] In November 2008, he made a loan move to League One side Tranmere Rovers until the end of the year.[5] He made his debut in a 2–1 victory against Leeds United the following week,[6] but scored an own goal in Tranmere's Football League Trophy northern area semi-final against Scunthorpe United, which gave Scunthorpe a 2–1 victory.[7] He played five games, four in the league, during his loan spell with Tranmere.[8]

Northampton Town

Johnson joined League Two club Northampton Town on a one-month loan in September 2009.[9] He made his debut for the club in a 3–0 loss against Shrewsbury Town and a few weeks later scored the first goal of his professional career, in a 2–2 draw against Bradford City.[10] Having played four games, Johnson said he hoped to help the club back to winning ways.[11] On 22 October 2009, he extended his stay at Northampton until the new year.[12] Two days after extending his stay,on 24 December, he scored his second goal, after scoring his first goal about three weeks earlier, in a 4–2 win over Morecambe.[13] The loan was extended until the end of the season in December.[14]

Northampton signed Johnson on a permanent basis in July 2010 following the successful loan spell on a two-year contract.[15] After signing for the club on a permanent basis, Johnson's first match was on the opening game of the season, in a 3–0 loss against Torquay United. Two months later, he received a straight red card after fouling Simon Clist and lost his appeal, meaning he was given a one-match ban, missing a 3–1 loss against Oxford United.[16] A week after his suspension, he scored his first goal as a permanent Northampton player in a 2–0 win over Lincoln City. In his first season at Northampton (as a permanent player), he made 41 appearances and scored seven goals.

Johnson was appointed as captain ahead of the new season, having previously captained the club but stripped following the arrival of Clarke Carlisle last season,[17] after he took the captaincy in a friendly match against Nottingham Forest.[18] Johnson retained his first team place, making 48 appearance and scoring twice in two consecutive games against Morecambe and Southend. During a 3–2 loss against Burton Albion on 26 December 2011, Johnson received a straight red card in the 18th minute, for fouling John McGrath. After the match, the club announced it would appeal against his sending-off.[19] Eventually, the club won the appeal after The Football Association overturned the decision,therefore making him available to play.[20]

On 16 May 2012, Johnson signed a new one-year contract with Northampton as his contract was due to expire in the summer, keeping him until 2013.[21] After signing, manager Aidy Boothroyd said he expected Johnson to realise his full potential in the coming season.[22] However, he suffered a cartilage injury that ruled him out for four to six weeks.[23] He made a return in a 1–1 draw against York City.[24] But, his return was short-lived when he came off at half-time and was out until January after undergoing knee surgery.[25] After making his return on 19 January 2013 against AFC Wimbledon in a 1–1 draw, Boothroyd said Johnson made the team tougher and more aggressive.[26] Later in the 2012–13 season, Johnson would regained his first team place and the club finished six place, resulting the club in the play-offs. Johnson described the season as "the strongest team" he had played in.[27] After making two appearances in the play-offs, Johnson was as an unused substitute in the matches, but Northampton Town, lose 3–0 against Bradford City to send the club promoted to League One. After the play-off's ended, the club released Johnson.[28]

Bengaluru FC

On 16 July 2013, Johnson signed for Bengaluru FC of the I-League, along with Curtis Osano, to become the first foreigners in the team's history.[29] He made his debut for the side in their first ever I-League match on 22 September 2013 against Mohun Bagan A.C. in which he started and played the full match as Bengaluru drew the match 1–1.[30] He then scored his first goal for the club in the next match against Rangdajied United F.C. in which he scored in the 33rd minute to give Bengaluru the lead in a match they would win 3–0.[31] He then scored his second goal in as many matches on 6 October 2013 against United S.C. in which he found the net in the 4th minute to lead Bengaluru to a 1–0 victory.[32] Johnson then continued his scoring streak in the very next match against Mohammedan S.C. on 10 October 2013 in which he found the net in the 12th minute as Bengaluru won 2–1.[33]

Career statistics

Club

As of as of match played on 15 January 2014[34]
Club Season League Cup[35] Continental[36] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Middlesbrough 2008–09[37] Premier League 1000--10
Total 1000--10
Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2008–09[37] League One 4000--40
Total 4000--40
Northampton Town (loan) 2009–10[38] League Two 36510--375
Northampton Town 2010–11[39] League Two 38631--417
2011–12[40] League Two 45230--482
2012–13[41] League Two 22020--240
Total 1411391--15014
Bengaluru FC 2013–14[42] I-League 14310--153
Total 14310--153
Career total 16016101--17017

Style of play

Johnson has been described as a lanky centre-back with goalscoring ability and said to be "one of the best footballing imports to the country" after arriving in India.[43] Though mainly a centre-back, Johnson can also play at right back and at defensive midfield.[44] His height does not only helps to be an infulential in the defence but also from the set-pieces.[45] He is also consistent, a firm fans' favourite and a brave, no nonsense defender.[46]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 223. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0. 
  2. ↑ "Boro's busy production line". The Northern Echo (Darlington). 8 January 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013. 
  3. ↑ Hughes, Ian (18 October 2008). "Middlesbrough 0–5 Chelsea". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 October 2008. 
  4. ↑ "Boro need the new boys". Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough). 23 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  5. ↑ "Tranmere seal Johnson loan deal". BBC Sport. 25 November 2008. Retrieved 21 December 2008. 
  6. ↑ "Tranmere 2–1 Leeds". BBC Sport. 6 December 2008. Retrieved 21 December 2008. 
  7. ↑ "Moore heartbreak at Trophy defeat". BBC Sport. 17 December 2008. Retrieved 21 December 2008. 
  8. ↑ "John Johnson". Soccerbase. Retrieved 23 September 2009. 
  9. ↑ "Cobblers bring in Boro defender". BBC Sport. 24 September 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2010. 
  10. ↑ "Northampton Town vs Bradford City". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 January 2014. 
  11. ↑ "I'll give 100% on loan – Johnson". BBC Sport. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  12. ↑ "Cobblers keep Johnson". Sky Sports. 22 October 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  13. ↑ "Morecombe vs Northampton Town". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2014. 
  14. ↑ Cobblers finalise Johnson deal. Sky Sports. 26 December 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
  15. ↑ Johnson joins Northampton. Sky Sports. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  16. ↑ "Northampton Town lose John Johnson card appeal". BBC Sport. 26 October 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  17. ↑ "Northampton Town – Team of the Season 2011/12". Football Fan Cast. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  18. ↑ "Johnson undecided on skipper". Sky Sports. 21 July 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  19. ↑ "Cobblers appeal Johnson card". Sky Sports. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  20. ↑ "Cobblers win Johnson appeal". Sky Sports. 29 December 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  21. ↑ "Johnson joy after new deal". Sky Sports. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012. 
  22. ↑ "Boss raises bar for Johnson". Sky Sports. 17 May 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  23. ↑ "Northampton: Luke Guttridge and John Johnson face long absences". BBC Sport. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  24. ↑ "York 1–1 Northampton". BBC Sport. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  25. ↑ "Northampton Town's John Johnson set for knee surgery". BBC Sport. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  26. ↑ "John Johnson to 'toughen up' Northampton, says Aidy Boothroyd". BBC Sport. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013. 
  27. ↑ "John Johnson hails the 'best' Northampton Town team". BBC Sport. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013. 
  28. ↑ "Adebayo Akinfenwa released by Northampton Town". BBC Sport. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013. 
  29. ↑ "I-League new entrants JSW Sports signs two England-based players". Sports.NDTV.com. Retrieved 17 July 2013. 
  30. ↑ "BENGALURU VS. MOHUN BAGAN 1 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 October 2013. 
  31. ↑ "BENGALURU VS. RANGDAJIED UNITED 3 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 October 2013. 
  32. ↑ "BENGALURU VS. PRAYAG UNITED 1 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2013. 
  33. ↑ "BENGALURU VS. MOHAMMEDAN 2 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2013. 
  34. ↑ "John Johnson career stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 October 2013. 
  35. ↑ Includes FA Cup,English League Cup and Federation Cup
  36. ↑ Includes UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and AFC Cup
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 "John Johnson career stats 2008-09". Transfermarkt.co.uk. Retrieved 21 October 2013. 
  38. ↑ "John Johnson career stats 2009-10". Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 October 2013. 
  39. ↑ "John Johnson career stats 2010-11". Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 October 2013. 
  40. ↑ "John Johnson career stats 2011-12". Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 October 2013. 
  41. ↑ "John Johnson career stats 2012-13". Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 October 2013. 
  42. ↑ "John Johnson career stats 2013-14". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 October 2013. 
  43. ↑ "Bengaluru FC – Johnson, Beikhokhei And Others Driving Westwood’s Men Forward". The Hard Tackle. Retrieved 7 January 2014. 
  44. ↑ "JSW Bangalore sign EPL experienced John James Johnson & Curtis Osano". Arunfoot. Retrieved 7 January 2014. 
  45. ↑ "Bengaluru FC : Adding EPL Flavor To I-League". The Hard Tackle. Retrieved 7 January 2014. 
  46. ↑ "Northampton Town defender John Johnson has signed a one-year contract extension at the club, with an option for a further year.". BBC. Retrieved 7 January 2014. 

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