Lansdude Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 34 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Only thing I'd say is that he needs to have the confidence to pass and cross with both feet. When you are in a wide wing position, you absolutely have to give yourself that option. Not just Johnston--tired of seeing guys with one crossing foot always having to turn onto it on the wing, and worse when they've made the move to get some space either deep or cutting in. Then squandering the move by turning back to the old reliant "good" foot. Phonzie still does not have it, and like many "immature" players, he uses his good leg to make the big move to gain space on the defender, which means the ball is shifted boldly over to his right foot, which he then can't use except for the easiest of back passes. Some players never learn others do. I distinctly remember how marvellously Abidal learnt at Barça, he taught himself in a few months and it was patently obvious he'd worked on it. I was going to say this, thanks for bringing it up. I would like him to get more confident with his left foot, he's limited by his over-reliance on his right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 His crossing can take him to a number of good leagues around the world. My question would be does he have the defensive chops to take on elite wingers. (But then again look at Trent Alexander-Arnold) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 His statline last night was crazy. 1.1 xA, created 7 (!!) chances, 4 "big" chances, Fotmob MOTM. Agree re: the dependence on the right foot is something I hope he works on. His biggest chance yesterday, where he crossed it with his right foot, I think if he was more confident with his left, he could've had a goal there. If he moves up to a bigger league, he won't have as much space to navigate, so that's a pretty crucial skill he needs to sharpen (not that I am the best talent evaluator around or anything...). CanadaFan123 and jhoops__ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 it looks like he expects to be back in Montreal next year, but mostly sharing this because I don’t think I’ve ever heard him speak French. So cool he can do a presser in both languages. Jack1997, johnyb, MCa and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 It’s happening! Guess who just landed in Dubai?!?!? Via his Instagram story. narduch, NVsoccer, Ruffian and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Alex said: It’s happening! Guess who just landed in Dubai?!?!? Via his Instagram story. They flew out yesterday. I assume Johnston just waited until after he got a good night’s sleep before posting. Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 NVsoccer, Xavier., johnyb and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Série A(listair)? Edited November 17, 2022 by InglewoodJack A_Gagne and narduch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/6/2022 at 9:14 AM, Alex said: It’s happening! Guess who just landed in Dubai?!?!? Via his Instagram story. Cummings and Bachman? dyslexic nam, Kent and BearcatSA 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 4 hours ago, narduch said: Love Johnston, would make Serie A a lot more interesting again. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 From the Canadian Press story: Canadian defender Alistair Johnston played in a national team record 28th consecutive game to pass Bruce Wilson's old mark. dyslexic nam, CanadaFan123, NVsoccer and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 ECW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 He’s getting sold if this keeps up for the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Besiktas fans on Twitter already asking Atiba to bring Johnston and Miller to them LOL Dominic94, Jack1997, dyslexic nam and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, VinceA said: Besiktas fans on Twitter already asking Atiba to bring Johnston and Miller to them LOL To add to this on Twitter there's stories that Celtic have been following him for a while. johnyb, MauditYvon, YorkRegionFan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 johnyb, PegCityCam, dyslexic nam and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said: Not sure what to make of this. Decent move for sure as Celtic will always be in European competitions due to how non competitive it’s domestic league is but I think AJ can move to a decent side in a better league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasi Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Floortom said: Not sure what to make of this. Decent move for sure as Celtic will always be in European competitions due to how non competitive it’s domestic league is but I think AJ can move to a decent side in a better league Yes. But a stepping stone to a better league in europe. Think the league is lateral step at best from the mls. Edited November 24, 2022 by Vasi Jack1997 and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Floortom said: Not sure what to make of this. Decent move for sure as Celtic will always be in European competitions due to how non competitive it’s domestic league is but I think AJ can move to a decent side in a better league He does well at Celtic lots of options will open to him. This is where Wanyama, Van Dijk and others cut their teeth before going to place like the Premier League or Ligue 1. HochelagaFC and EJsens1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 He would be one of three right backs unless one was sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, jordan said: He would be one of three right backs unless one was sold. The heavy rumour is Juranovic is leaving in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, VinceA said: He does well at Celtic lots of options will open to him. This is where Wanyama, Van Dijk and others cut their teeth before going to place like the Premier League or Ligue 1. Wanyama and VD were much younger when they started at Celtic. People forget that Ali isn’t a kid - he’s 24. He’s good enough to move to a better league now IMO. You never know what happens when you make an intermediate move like this - maybe it doesn’t work out, maybe he gets stuck there etc. if he has the chance at a better league (and I don’t know for a fact whether he does or doesn’t) I would think that’s the better move. jonovision 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eramosat Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 oh Alistair, don't get seduced by Scotland dreams! try Vienna, or other Austria choices, quality of life matters! Cheeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 He's better off waiting until after the World Cup. After that performance, he might be able to ask for a bit more money. Start a bidding war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 When a CMNT player goes to Celtic or Rangers, their CMNT career dies. Or so I heard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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