Johnsons Dives - Fulham

[Dom1878]

So, with Fulham coming up, and Johnson in their team...i want to ask you, because im sure many denied it when he was at Everton...

Does/Did Johnson actually dive?

When i was at Everton i thought he didnt deserve the Diving reputation, i didnt think some of the claims were penaltys, i just thought for the majority of claims, johnson was running with so much pace - the slightest touch and he would go down naturally...

...So your opinions?

 

[chicoazul]

You know the score, he's not on the payroll now so he's a diving beaut.

 

[Seamus Colemole]

I never did think he was a diver, and no one else did till bloody Wenger starting running his mouth about it. From then on AJ never stood a chance.

 

[Dutch Toffee]

So, with Fulham coming up, and Johnson in their team...i want to ask you, because im sure many denied it when he was at Everton...

Does/Did Johnson actually dive?

When i was at Everton i thought he didnt deserve the Diving reputation, i didnt think some of the claims were penaltys, i just thought for the majority of claims, johnson was running with so much pace - the slightest touch and he would go down naturally...

...So your opinions?

Very simple and short answer:
No, I don't think he does!

 

[TX Bill]

No, he's not a diver.

 

[Dylan]

He wasn't when he played for us, but now he gives Ronaldo a run for his money on theatrics!!

 

[TX Tiburon]

I never did think he was a diver, and no one else did till bloody Wenger starting running his mouth about it. From then on AJ never stood a chance.

My sentiments... Wenger blacklisted AJ to the point that he will never get the penalties due him.

 

[ToxtethBlue]

No he wasn't. He went down easy but he was about 8 stone and he did run at pace.

 

[Vim Fuego]

No he wasn't. He went down easy but he was about 8 stone and he did run at pace.

True, and his lack of balance must have also contributed to many of his penalty claims.

 

[TsarDiniyar]

no...

 

[Robert Jarvis]

I do not think so but in saying that, this is before the Fulham game. I said before about AJ that he was too lightwieght and easily knocked off the ball or if you want it politely, dispossessed.

 

[Sharpys top lip]

He wasn't an out an out diver...........

But.

He took the slightest touch an went down like he'd been shot!!

But lets get it strait, Arteat is just as bad if not worse!!

 

[Dutch Toffee]

He wasn't an out an out diver...........

But.

He took the slightest touch an went down like he'd been shot!!

But lets get it strait, Arteat is just as bad if not worse!!

To be honest, think Arteta is much more of a diver than AJ. I feel, Arteta does go down unnecessary on countless times.

 

[TX Bill]

Agreed on Arteta.

Shields the ball from opponent just waiting for the slightest touch to win the free kick.

A bit embarassing at times.

 

[Goat]

Some of the Yaks dives have been borderline shootable, but Mikel borders on the edge of a joke and clever play!!