ronjames Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Even my casual CMNT friends noticed how consistent Johnston has been. He's going to Europe in the next 12-18 months. TOCanada115, Xavier., Kyle_The_Hill and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 But for the first he did get beat easily for the first time that I can recall for Canada. That being said McKennie is strong on corner kick headers. Thankfully, Milan bailed out Johnston & Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 35 minutes ago, red card said: But for the first he did get beat easily for the first time that I can recall for Canada. That being said McKennie is strong on corner kick headers. Thankfully, Milan bailed out Johnston & Canada. Agreed, he got pushed a bit. But the worst error was a clearing in the box straight to a US player. He has room to grow, but really, the guy makes so few errors and is very consistent. Playing way above his head and is incredibly focused, fit and consistent. I know I should not say this, but I seriously believe that the fact he looks so innocent and lightweight probably means he's discriminated, he doesn't look badass. European scouts can be real idiots with such things, image over substance. The Real Marc and El Diego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 43 minutes ago, red card said: But for the first he did get beat easily for the first time that I can recall for Canada. That being said McKennie is strong on corner kick headers. Thankfully, Milan bailed out Johnston & Canada. McKennie is a beast on corner kicks. Special player. johnyb, The Real Marc, Xavier. and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 20 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Agreed, he got pushed a bit. But the worst error was a clearing in the box straight to a US player. He has room to grow, but really, the guy makes so few errors and is very consistent. Playing way above his head and is incredibly focused, fit and consistent. I know I should not say this, but I seriously believe that the fact he looks so innocent and lightweight probably means he's discriminated, he doesn't look badass. European scouts can be real idiots with such things, image over substance. He needs a few neck tats that seem to be all the rage these days El Diego, Cheeta, PegCityCam and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: He needs a few neck tats that seem to be all the rage these days I was going to post this. The only thing missing from his game. h coach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, PopePouri said: I was going to post this. The only thing missing from his game. Ya he needs to go "Hawk" from Cobra Kai. The kid is actually pretty ripped though. Gian-Luca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Agreed, he got pushed a bit. But the worst error was a clearing in the box straight to a US player. He has room to grow, but really, the guy makes so few errors and is very consistent. Playing way above his head and is incredibly focused, fit and consistent. I know I should not say this, but I seriously believe that the fact he looks so innocent and lightweight probably means he's discriminated, he doesn't look badass. European scouts can be real idiots with such things, image over substance. I love Johnston and think he is great too, but that header was the big mistake that stood out to me. We were very lucky not to get punished on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diego Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Agreed, he got pushed a bit. But the worst error was a clearing in the box straight to a US player. He has room to grow, but really, the guy makes so few errors and is very consistent. Playing way above his head and is incredibly focused, fit and consistent. I know I should not say this, but I seriously believe that the fact he looks so innocent and lightweight probably means he's discriminated, he doesn't look badass. European scouts can be real idiots with such things, image over substance. I don't think there's anything wrong with saying this, and I bet you are 100% correct on this. The funny thing is, it only takes a single, unbiased viewing to clearly see he is tough as nails on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 3 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: He needs a few neck tats that seem to be all the rage these days No, no, no, noooo. Get noticed. Go completely the opposite. Geek the fu'k out of your look. Get some cosmetic dentinstry, a tooth gap, you know. Wear some crazy specs off pitch, whether you need them or not. Make an ascot a fixture with ALL your apparel, including your trackies. If not that then an infinity scarf. Add a digital wristwatch to your look. See if you can get Osorio to share his barber's business card with you (good luck with that!). Maybe a cowboy hat. Leather. If you have to get some visible ink it better include "Mom" and a heart. Or maybe Mario of Mario Brothers fame. With a giant mallet smashing the word "Haters". Right there on outside of your fore arm. Just a suggestion. Seperate yourself from the herd! The Real Marc, nolando, dyslexic nam and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 5 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: He needs a few neck tats that seem to be all the rage these days Nah, he should get the tats when he turns 28, and needs to knock a few years off his look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Just keep the baby face. It's a good disguise until he hits them like a brick wall.. and then it's wtf was that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 4:26 PM, ronjames said: Even my casual CMNT friends noticed how consistent Johnston has been. He's going to Europe in the next 12-18 months. After the World Cup I suspect. ronjames, johnyb and Xavier. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Doing his thing currently against a pretty good and relentless Orlando attacking line. Edgewater17 and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowe Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Liked this quote from Johnston: “John has an amazing understanding of what each player needs to play at a level that they didn’t even know they had in them,” Johnston said. “That’s how he’s got players like me who were less than 24 months out from going to economics classes in college in the morning to going up against Christian Pulisic or Chucky Lozano with no fear.” Really shows how far he’s come so quickly. https://www.transfermarkt.us/alistair-johnston-move-to-montreal-quot-felt-right-quot-herdman-quot-driving-force-quot-behind-canadas-success/view/news/401470 Fresh Prince of MTL, sstackho, sebdeserio and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Nancy's decision to use Johnston as a RWB instead of a RCB (which we all thought was happening) is certainly a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Didn't Nashville use him as a traditional right Midfielder? The whole RCB thing was a Herdman invention Floortom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 3 hours ago, narduch said: Didn't Nashville use him as a traditional right Midfielder? The whole RCB thing was a Herdman invention Correct. I believe @VinceA’s point is that he’s never played RWB, which is a completely different role than RB or RM. He provides good service, so I understand the temptation to try him out there but he isn’t a player to run a wing all on his own. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I thought he played RB in a traditional back four for Nashville and not midfield…(although he often pushed up high) Gian-Luca, An Observer and Bison44 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 35 minutes ago, shorty said: I thought he played RB in a traditional back four for Nashville and not midfield…(although he often pushed up high) Ya. That's right. But he was never a modern wingback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Nashville used him as a RB, not a RM. RB in a back 4, which Herdman morphed into a RCB in a back 3 and we were worried if he could handle it. HEHEHE, he did with flying colors for Canada. johnyb and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 So was he decent today? From what I saw in CCL, he was making some very unjohnstonlike errors. Cadeau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 10 hours ago, PiedPilko said: So was he decent today? From what I saw in CCL, he was making some very unjohnstonlike errors. Considering Montreal are a tire fire at the back none of their defenders have been covering themselves in glory lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Throughout the Ocho, he has been such a steady performer for us. He is a very smart player who know what he needs to do to get the job done: no flashy, "hero" challenges, just smart reading of the threat developing snd snuffing it out before it became a more serious issue. As well, he provided the offensive spark that we really needed in Edmonton when he attacked the space the Mexicans afforded him after he won the ball (in typical, smart fashion) and took that well executed distance shot which Achoa ended up spilling (and probably other keepers would have had the same result in those conditions) leading to Larin's opener. That was a crucial juncture in the match, just before the half. Great work, Alistair! You can count me as a member of "Ally's Army!" Ivan, Gian-Luca, Corazon and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 He is on the radar currently for a couple of championship clubs. Fulham apparently has interest in a couple of CMNT regulars. Would fit in well at a club like that id imagine. NVsoccer, dyslexic nam, Nate3322 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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