Glen Johnson (Liverpool -> Stoke)

I can't wait to see him line up in a full strength line up as I think he will be more impressive surrounded by a better class of team, no disrespect to the young lads etc, I just think it will be intresting to see him playing in a stronger unit.

I'll be more reserved on him. I want to see how he fits in with our defence in the league and Champions League on a regular basis.

Far too early to judge of course.

The promise is there, but I think it's best not too say too much until he's had a good few competitive matches against stronger opposition.

He is just the best!!

Far too early to judge of course.

He is just the best!!

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Was going to say!

Glen had a really good game yesterday, for how long he got. He looks the part, nice touch, nice trickery and great delivery and pace. I think he'll be a great signing for us!!

Despite the high price, im glad we have him in our side!!

Few good runs last night looks really good

He did look confident on the ball and had a few decent touches, could turn out to be a good buy but I'll wait until we see him play in a competitive game.

Despite only seeing a mere 10 minutes of highlights I was very impressed with what he did.

His delivery into the box was excellent, there was a cross which was pinpoint but a pity Lucas couldn't quite convert it. I think his crossing is one of the best around in the country really. I saw him playing for England and I was impressed with the choices he makes on the ball as well.

It is also good for him going forward. He might just be our Yossi in defence. I think that sometimes when teams come here to park the bus, people like Glen can just neglect their defensive duties, go on a run and also send in crosses that will penetrate the opposition. What I feel about Glen though, is that he is a creative player. Also from his words he is a player with posivity, and also has a winning mentality.

He can cover at both left-back and right-back. And it was impressive that he played leftback with ease. Also this surely means he can play at left flank and right flank, and I remember him saying towards the end of last season he played in attacking midfield for Pompey. Very versatile.

However, I am not going to get too carried away, but for the moment I'll just say that he might be the missing jigsaw to turn those draws into wins.

I agree with redsonfire, as I recall people stating that Keane was the "missing link" and he never got the chance to show it, and when he did he never raised any roof!

The jury is out!

I agree with redsonfire, as I recall people stating that Keane was the "missing link" and he never got the chance to show it, and when he did he never raised any roof!

Off topic, but -

I never really rated Keane TBH, it wouldn't work well because what I thought was that it was only going to break that telepathic partnership with Gerrard.  Despite the fact that Keane is a good player, he was someone who would get into Torres' way, and they would often end up fighting for the same ball that Gerrard passes. I'll go further to say with the departure of Keane it was better for the club and it lifted the club's morale to push for the title. Don't forget this lad was Rick's signing.

But Glen is Rafa's signing and with big money transfers he rarely gets it wrong. How many people were critisizing Torres' poor conversion rate, inability to score more than 20 goals in the La Liga etc. But did Rafa listen to them, no! And look, in just probably 1 season later, Torres is probably the best striker, complete striker on earth.

The same goes to Glen. Some people may critisize him but it is up to the player to choose his path at Anfield. Be it good or bad everyone will be given an equal chance. Like I said, I'm not going to get carried away, but with our formation set up in the fullbacks' favour, Glen might just prove to be a very astute and shrewd signing.

One thing he has proven his worthiness to us...he ditched the mega money Chelsea and Man City offered to him to play with us...but i'll reserve any further judgement on this lad as he only played one game for us against a much weaker team, so let see how good he'll perform during Madrid game and I hope he will excel.

I agree with redsonfire, as I recall people stating that Keane was the "missing link" and he never got the chance to show it, and when he did he never raised any roof!

Wonder what the odds are on Johnson scoring more than Keane?

Wonder what the odds are on Johnson scoring more than Keane?

Evens. 

Nah, in all seriousness, I thought Glen showed some quality last night. He linked well with Plesis which I liked to see. Good touch, and considering he was out of position, played well.

Let's see how he fares against better opposition, in a full strength squad.

My opinion on Glen Johnson isn't on what he does for Liverpool in pre season, my opinion is on how he did last season. He is an outstanding full back and its only a matter of time before the doubters on here agree, I could name a few but I won't bother.

Agree mate he was really good last season and won best goal of last season he can play left or right back or even right and left midfield we have been needing a player like that for a while now and am glad we got him a bit to dear but what do you expect an England International and as soon as a top 4 team are linked with a player from a crap prem team they put they double the price tag of the player

Voted MOM on the official website, i would agree to. Although to early to pass proper judgement, made a great start and looked comfortable in the jersey also

Yea I didnt see the match so cant comment but I would not be quick to sing his praises. We need to see him on a regular basis put in a few solid performances against stroger sides.

Wonder what the odds are on Johnson scoring more than Keane?

I'll give ya odds on of 2-1!

If the way he played the other night is anything to go by then we can look forward to a real talent, who may be worth every penny in the long run, I hope so...

Looking forward to see how he plays tomorrow