Bison44 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Nice little article and video about his first start and his hair cut after the game. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/08/17/nashville-sc-youngster-alistair-johnston-hailed-coach-gary-smith-after-impressive toontownman, johnyb and Strait Red 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) On 8/17/2020 at 12:57 PM, Lansdude said: Sure. He still looked suited better to midfield than right back, going by what we would typically think of the attributes of those positions are, Lahms, Kimmichs, even Zusis aside. Your point is taken. Still hard to tell until we see him at RB, where the coach sees him. He might look equally as well suited there playing with different instructions and a defensive mindset. Seemed like an excellent defensive minded winger. Doesnt he also play CM too? Edit: lined up on the wing again against Atlanta. Not quite as effective but a few nice crosses, great work rate and some nice direct passing. Lasted 66 mins or so. Edited August 24, 2020 by toontownman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ckbr0wn Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Just played 90 at RB in 1-0 win for Nashville, and apparently had a strong game. Looking good for our depth at RB going forward toontownman, johnyb and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, N1ckbr0wn said: Just played 90 at RB in 1-0 win for Nashville, and apparently had a strong game. Looking good for our depth at RB going forward Fantastic. I have been very impressed with what I have seen from him. Was he playing RB? He has been starting at RW. The coach did say they see him at RB long term though. N1ckbr0wn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ckbr0wn Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, toontownman said: Fantastic. I have been very impressed with what I have seen from him. Was he playing RB? He has been starting at RW. The coach did say they see him at RB long term though. Yes sir, he’s played RB that last 2 games IIRC!! toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 played at rb tonight..very good on the ball..prefer to see him at rm..but the door is open for rb with nashville and they won so he will probably continue there toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) He was good, didn't get up the field a lot but handled the ball well. Also made a lot of well-timed tackles/blocks late in the game when Miami were attacking on his side. Not the fastest but has great positional IQ and doesn't bite easily at dribbles. Makes himself available for a pass and is confident in his own passing. Says something that Nashville used all five subs and he wasn't one of them despite covering a ton of ground. Looks like a fixture at RB though as I said before he could be put to better use up and in. This Nashville side is a good opportunity and he's making the most of it, would be nice if some of our other young guys on deep rosters got a chance to shine on upstart sides. Definitely consider this kid a promising iron in the fire for us, another nice surprise. Edited August 31, 2020 by Lansdude Trois Reds, toontownman, Northvansteve and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Another decent and consistent game. Seemed he was given instructions to track Mueller and he did it well. I can see him getting a call up next camp. N1ckbr0wn and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I am looking forward to watching him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin Radd Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 44 minutes ago, PopePouri said: Another decent and consistent game. Seemed he was given instructions to track Mueller and he did it well. How does he compare as a RB to ZBG and/or Laryea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I'd compare him to Chung and N'Sa at the moment. He shouldn't be at the senior team level just yet. I'd rather see him with the U23s. Floortom, toontownman and nolando 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Norrin Radd said: How does he compare as a RB to ZBG and/or Laryea? Different type of player. He's very much a RB in the mold of Kimmich. Both seem to be comfortable in midfield ,either centrally or out wide. Not as athletic, but has an above average football IQ, relies on good positioning. He can also be physical and strong in the tackle. He's 5'11 and built well. Edited September 3, 2020 by PopePouri Ruud, toontownman, Norrin Radd and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Watching the Impact game and I didn’t even know about this guy until the mentioned he was Canadian. Good to see a young Canadian getting the start. johnyb, Free kick and toontownman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Watching the Impact game and I didn’t even know about this guy until the mentioned he was Canadian. Good to see a young Canadian getting the start. He's apparently been really solid at RB. 2 options ahead of Godinho, will cheer everyone up. toontownman, The Real Marc and Nate3322 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate3322 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I've watched a lot of Nashville's games and I've been really impressed by Johnston he's good going forward and has been excellent defensively. I'm glad we have so much depth at RB right now toontownman, hamiltonfan, N1ckbr0wn and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 He's one for the future after this successful rookie campaign. I wish for him continued success. Club Linesman, dyslexic nam, hamiltonfan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 7 hours ago, BearcatSA said: He's one for the future after this successful rookie campaign. I wish for him continued success. And playing at RB, so a spot where we could use some depth and competition. I know we have Laryea and ZBG, but the latter isn’t as solid as Laryea yet so a couple more solid options would definitely be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 4 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: And playing at RB, so a spot where we could use some depth and competition. I know we have Laryea and ZBG, but the latter isn’t as solid as Laryea yet so a couple more solid options would definitely be good. He also looked solid as a winger. The fact he is versatile and can also play through the centre should give him a decent chance of minutes. Hope he keeps his feet grounded, seems like he is from interviews I have seen. Mikmacdo and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diego Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Yesterday was my first time watching. I am still unsure how to peg him. He was solid, as has been reported, and at times solved problems well in possession but other times was naive in his passing/crossing. I suspect some of the latter is from instruction as Nashville appear to play a very rigid style with one or two players having freedom. It is not exciting but I can respect it. In a way, they look like what Lille wants to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 8:03 PM, PiedPilko said: He's apparently been really solid at RB. 2 options ahead of Godinho, will cheer everyone up. Godinho seems to spend more time than being a model than being a footballer. He's a bench option for a middling 3.Liga team he is no longer anywhere near the NT thank goodness. costarg, N1ckbr0wn and Nate3322 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Laryea, ZBG, Cordova and Johnston are all ahead of Godinho. Possibly even Chung and Bassong depending on where he ends up. Likely leaving a few names out but RB has some solid depth even if it isn't world class. costarg, Nate3322, Northvansteve and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Was he at fault for the 2 Columbus goals the other night? On the second one it looks like he thought Zardes was offside (I thought Zardes was offside too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 He reminds me of Ledgerwood toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 He was at fault on the first for sure as he had to stay with pedro santos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Was he at fault for the 2 Columbus goals the other night? On the second one it looks like he thought Zardes was offside (I thought Zardes was offside too). I'd say Jones was the main culprit on the 2nd goal, and as much as I am usually loathe to agree with Alejandro Moreno (can't stand his commentary), I do agree with him it was actually Zimmerman mainly to blame on that 1st goal for chasing a ball on the sidelines for no reason, one that he couldn't possibly win and thus putting him out of position for where he should have been (to clean things up in the centre of the park at the back). Thought Johnston looked tired on the 2nd goal mind you and perhaps would have done better to compensate for Jones stupidity with this speed if this was earlier in the match. But it wasn't. In fairness, not sure when he ever would have played 120 minutes in a game before. College? League 1 Ontario? Certainly not at this level anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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