Rumour - Johnson to sign today (2 Viewers)

CovisGod · Jul 10, 2015

Reda has signed

I've had a pretty 50/50 week this week. First I heard the Rumour that Ricketts was signing the following day (which he did) then followed it up by tarnishing my reputation by calling out a poster I thought was posting under an alias, which he wasn't.

So I've through the grapevine Reda is due to sign today. This is by no means set in stone, but I would say I'm quietly confident of this happening

Let's hope so, we're starting to build a pretty decent side and Reda will be an important part of that

PUSB

tom88 · Jul 10, 2015

Lets hope - Mowbray needs to tell him to sign by Sunday or look elsewhere

I would be pleased if he signed but there are just as good defenders out there that would play more of the season

skybluelee · Jul 10, 2015

Fingers crossed. Ricketts and Reda have the potential to be an immense partnership in this league.

Agree that we should look elsewhere if he continues to drag his feet over negotiations past this weekend.

pusb86"sweden" · Jul 10, 2015

If he signs a contract, the back four will be pretty good in this division.

Terry Gibson's perm · Jul 10, 2015

Probably take all day over it so he can miss training again or forget his boots.

skybluetony176 · Jul 10, 2015

Rickets and Reda should be awesome at this level. Let's hope he signs, stays fit and gel's with rickets.

Just can't see us conceding half the goals (slight exaggeration maybe) that we did last season.

Hobo · Jul 10, 2015

I think TM will get a lot out of Ricketts Johnson Willis and Martin as CBs. That gives us good options and cover in those positions.

Reda can also play LB (his better position I think) which gives us another option.

I still have concerns about his attitude and influence, which I think are potentially disruptive. I would hope TM is strong enough to manage that as well as his delicate constitution.

AGSB15 · Jul 10, 2015

So if he signs, Reda and Ricketts is the best partnership, both experienced, strong in the tackle and good in the air. Can't see them conceding too many. I'd then have Willis as first choice backup and Harries as second choice as they offer something a bit different, mainly they are better at passing than Reda (I can't speak for Ricketts' passing ability). Martin is woeful in my opinion but will be needed in case of injuries.

While I'm at it, if we don't get any wingers in, I reckon it could be worth trying Haynes at left midfield. I say this because he has pace and can cross a good ball

kg82 · Jul 10, 2015

Personally, I think Johnson and Ricketts together will be very prone to concede goals against teams with pace. Bit worried about that.

stupot07 · Jul 10, 2015

kg82 said:
Personally, I think Johnson and Ricketts together will be very prone to concede goals against teams with pace. Bit worried about that.

Yep. Johnsons positional sense at CB in a 442 is pretty shocking.

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Kingokings204 · Jul 10, 2015

stupot07 said:
Yep. Johnsons positional sense at CB in a 442 is pretty shocking.

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Do you want reda to sign stupot07?

matesx · Jul 10, 2015

I do

... but only as a striker

stupot07 · Jul 10, 2015

Kingokings204 said:
Do you want reda to sign stupot07?

Yes, as long as he can stay fit enough to play 35+ league games. The stats don't lie, we he's fit and plays we do well, but he's not infallible. His early form for us, was in 352 where there was always cover for him, he also impressed me at left back, but like I said scares me in a 2 at CB. He likes to get too tight and often likes to get involved in a battle which is why he wonders off out of position. He reminds me of mcpake in that respect.

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I_Saw_Shaw_Score · Jul 10, 2015

stupot07 said:
Yep. Johnsons positional sense at CB in a 442 is pretty shocking.

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Isn't his positioning at CB in a 4-4-2 known by the term 'Headless chicken'?

rupert_bear · Jul 10, 2015

I think Reda Johnson committing himself to us officially could prove to be a significant signing. Johnson will be well regarded by other players and i think there are a number of decent target players waiting to see what develops here before coming to a decision, Mowbray will have spoken to a number and told what his ambitions are with calibre players Ricketts and Vincelot joining and with Mowbray's and don't forget Mark Venus influence and reputation we could become an attractive proposiion

matesx · Jul 10, 2015

Reda, just sign ffs!

I_Saw_Shaw_Score · Jul 10, 2015

@AndyTurnerccfc: Down at Ryton, guess who is trying on training kit? Clue, he's a big French defender who played for #skyblues last yr #pusb

skybluejelly · Jul 10, 2015

I_Saw_Shaw_Score said:
@AndyTurnerccfc: Down at Ryton, guess who is trying on training kit? Clue, he's a big French defender who played for #skyblues last yr #pusb

Can't be Reda then he's from Benin

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ajsccfc · Jul 10, 2015

'Born in Marseille, to an Algerian mother and Beninese American father'

Nick · Jul 10, 2015

skybluejelly said:
Can't be Reda then he's from Benin

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Born in France I think?

Is he just trying the training gear on? Is Andy Turner with him in the changing room?

Hobo · Jul 10, 2015

Could be a worry if Reda has to have a fitness test? lol

Nick · Jul 10, 2015

Hobo said:
Could be a worry if Reda has to have a fitness test? lol

Maybe trying on a couple of shirts is his fitness test?

tom88 · Jul 10, 2015

Johnson To Sign

Coventry City are expected to unveil Reda Johnson as their latest signing today.

Johnson had an injury interupted season for the Sky Blues but was mainly effective when he did play including a brace against Bradford City on the opening day of last season.

The Marseille born defender was out of contract with City after his one year deal expired but he has agreed a new contract and is expected to be unveiled today.

http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/city_eexpected_to_unveil_reda_johnson_865381/index.shtml

Huckerby · Jul 10, 2015

He's got to be in hasnt he.

Anyone else feeling very excited for this season??!?!?!

It's sad that it's brightening up my days lol

tom88 · Jul 10, 2015

I Think its a done deal - too much press now

I_Saw_Shaw_Score · Jul 10, 2015

Closing bids in an auction can imagine his agents hanging on hoping for a champ side & a few more £££

kg82 · Jul 10, 2015

I_Saw_Shaw_Score said:
Closing bids in an auction can imagine his agents hanging on hoping for a champ side & a few more £££

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

Kingokings204 · Jul 10, 2015

Probably waiting for free water to be included in the contract so his piss isn't yellow again.

Huckerby · Jul 10, 2015

Kingokings204 said:
Probably waiting for free water to be included in the contract so his piss isn't yellow again.

It just wasn't the Coventry colour

armybike · Jul 10, 2015

Mowbray: "I just passed Reda on the stairs, and hopefully he will be putting pen to paper in the office next door. Everything seems OK, and I may be tempting fate before the ink is dry, but it looks likely.

"I'm yet to decide on my captain for the coming season. Captaincy is about how you live your life, and how you set the standards for your teammates.

"Hopefully we have more than one guy showing those qualities. You need more than one captain helping the team."

"I think Reda is agreeing a one-year deal. In my opinion, talent-wise, he's better than this league but his failings are probably his lack of games and his test now is to play consistently and get to 35 or 40 games a season.

"Our stats with him are superb. Why? Because he's decent in both boxes, and great at what he does."

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/live-tony-mowbray-meets-press-9628836

Nick · Jul 10, 2015

armybike said:
Mowbray: "I just passed Reda on the stairs, and hopefully he will be putting pen to paper in the office next door. Everything seems OK, and I may be tempting fate before the ink is dry, but it looks likely.

"I'm yet to decide on my captain for the coming season. Captaincy is about how you live your life, and how you set the standards for your teammates.

"Hopefully we have more than one guy showing those qualities. You need more than one captain helping the team."

"I think Reda is agreeing a one-year deal. In my opinion, talent-wise, he's better than this league but his failings are probably his lack of games and his test now is to play consistently and get to 35 or 40 games a season.

"Our stats with him are superb. Why? Because he's decent in both boxes, and great at what he does."

Where is that from?

CCFC_Charlie · Jul 10, 2015

They might wait to announce it later with the away kit in a double whammy sort of thing

armybike · Jul 10, 2015

Nick said:
Where is that from?

Sorry, posted without link but have now added it, but it's -

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/live-tony-mowbray-meets-press-9628836

kg82 · Jul 10, 2015

Andy Turner's just tweeted it too

wingy · Jul 10, 2015

So glad It looks like we've got him!

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