Made an enquiry apparently. Surplus to requirements at Boro under Pulis. Under the rules you can only play for two teams in one season - so he can play for us and us only.
Ex-Player Thread Marvin Johnson
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Gary Baldi
Level: Paul Moody
(197 Apps, 75 Gls)
And here could be why:
The 27-year-old has already played for Oxford and Boro this summer, and due to FIFA regulations, he would only be allowed to play for either of those between now and May - hence why a return to the U’s has come about.
Pulis has been playing Martin Braithwaite and Patrick Bamford on the left in recent weeks, and with Jack Harrison set to sign, Johnson was only heading one way.
That’s yet to be confirmed, but it looks like Johnson could be one of those who heads out on Deadline Day.
The 27-year-old has already played for Oxford and Boro this summer, and due to FIFA regulations, he would only be allowed to play for either of those between now and May - hence why a return to the U’s has come about.
Pulis has been playing Martin Braithwaite and Patrick Bamford on the left in recent weeks, and with Jack Harrison set to sign, Johnson was only heading one way.
That’s yet to be confirmed, but it looks like Johnson could be one of those who heads out on Deadline Day.
tatabanya
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
If Marvin starts on the left-wing for the rest of the season we won't be relegated.
MJB
Level: Les Phillips
(224 Apps, 15 Gls)
An interesting and credible theory. Given his salary and recent sale price, I can’t see him being here beyond May if he does join us however.
I wasn’t his biggest fan but would welcome him, and importantly his pace, back.
Plus, he scores goals from 30-yards so SOMEONE will be happy!
I wasn’t his biggest fan but would welcome him, and importantly his pace, back.
Plus, he scores goals from 30-yards so SOMEONE will be happy!
Reports on Teeside of perhaps a permanent deal?
Sussex Yellow
Level: Billy Beechers
(7 Apps)
Would appear to be very plausible. Boro will probably encourage him to go out on loan to reduce their wage bill. Marvin gets to maintain his match fitness and 'put himself in the shop-window' for next summer. Depending on where they finish in the Championship, I could envisage either Sheffield United or Barnsley capturing his signature next July/August. In the meantime can do a decent job for us.
If he can give us the 12-15 points needed to survive this season - and, Christ, do we need some pace in the side too - make it bloody well happen.
As an aside, it's a shame that it hasn't worked out for him at the Boro. Wingers blow hot and cold anyway so there's time for him yet to develop further.
As an aside, it's a shame that it hasn't worked out for him at the Boro. Wingers blow hot and cold anyway so there's time for him yet to develop further.
Manorlounger
Level: Phil Whitehead
(238 Apps)
If he wants to play and will put in the effort that got him the price tag in the first place, then all's well, if he thinks that he can just pull on a shirt and walk about the pitch, then no. I just remember the lack of any real effort when he wanted away.
Plus points : pace, ability and knows how to score. Also aux fait with OUFC.
Against points: mercenary, as is his agent, could be a disruptive element?
Overview: with DE 'away who is making enquiries or if it comes to it decisions on a former player who clearly wanted to be elsewhere earlier this season?
Against points: mercenary, as is his agent, could be a disruptive element?
Overview: with DE 'away who is making enquiries or if it comes to it decisions on a former player who clearly wanted to be elsewhere earlier this season?
Sith Lord
Level: Ricardinho
(39 Apps, 3 Gls)
Be interesting in his attitude / motivation going by the OP if he got the stomach to roll his sleeves up.
My opinion for what it is worth this could be a gem for us, it is obvious he wants / thinks he deserves higher league football so he will be putting himself in the shop window.
Shop window = Effort = some quality we are lacking.
As long as Faz does not shove him at fullback he needs to be up there on the wing!
My opinion for what it is worth this could be a gem for us, it is obvious he wants / thinks he deserves higher league football so he will be putting himself in the shop window.
Shop window = Effort = some quality we are lacking.
As long as Faz does not shove him at fullback he needs to be up there on the wing!
It would only be a loan deal, there would be no chance of him returning on a permanent deal, so his agent could be Donald Trump for all I care.
Can’t see it happening though, I think Johnson would prefer to sit in his a**e for 6 months than deal with the amount of pride he would have to swallow to come back
Can’t see it happening though, I think Johnson would prefer to sit in his a**e for 6 months than deal with the amount of pride he would have to swallow to come back
Having him back on loan would be absolutely ideal. We wouldn't have to deal with his shenanigans in the summer and wouldn't be as much of a financial risk if he did turn out to be disinterested again, and didn't put in performances. Wouldn't want him back as an Oxford player anyway - we've had our payday from him, we wouldn't get a fee anything like that if we were to sell him on again after he's tried and failed at Championship level.
LondonRoader
Level: Andy Crosby
(122 Apps, 13 Gls)
This won’t be happening as we have just signed a left back...
tatabanya
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
My understanding was that he was deployed at left-back for resale value as much as anything tactical. Which worked.
So if he came back you'd hope we could play him in his best position...
bazzer9461
Level: Joey Beauchamp
(428 Apps, 79 Gls)
- Year of First Game
- 1968
If he is to come back he has to be on the wing.he was playing LB because as much as I liked the no nonsense Skarz he didn’t have the pace. But if he does come back with Smith-Brown or Richardino at Left back them he would be an absolute gem as our left winger, just hope that the strikers can poach goals as with Ruffs and Johnson both being able to hit from 10,20 or even 30 yards then we maybe alright.
Mack Jidson
Level: Billy Beechers
(7 Apps)
I wouldn't think it's impossible. He played left wing in front of Ricardinho before he left us this season, I think maybe against Pompey? If we played 4-2-3-1 and Buckley-Ricketts moved to no.10, there's a free spot on the left wing. If we go 4-4-2, who knows but I think the talent is there, and if he's hungry and not costing us much on loan, it's worth a punt.
RATC
Level: Callum O'Dowda
(106 Apps, 14 Gls)
Johnson was always a weird one, always wanted him at LM but when he played LB he always seemed a lot more dangerous. Be glad if he did come back and had the right attitude as his left boot is glorious. Still a piece of me thinks this may be a bad idea.
We desperately need pace. But he didn’t help himself with his appalling attitude here leading up to his transfer.
Still from Marv’s perspective, having to deal with our bunch of moaners is probably highly preferable to 30 mile cross country runs with Pulis.
Still from Marv’s perspective, having to deal with our bunch of moaners is probably highly preferable to 30 mile cross country runs with Pulis.
- Year of First Game
- 1953
Care to enlarge on that?
greatunclekip
Level: Steve Basham
(189 Apps, 51 Gls)
Christ NO!
tatabanya
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
Have those people saying 'no' watched us play this season?
Surely now though he is at last chance saloon? He might be a bit of a t**t but he's clearly an ambitious guy, and his big money move hasn't worked out. He doesn't have the time to be complacent. How else is he going to get another Championship-sized pay packet if he doesnt show he's a cut above L1 (again)?
Dubai Yellow
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
Correct me if im wrong. Having read the link to sky sports it would suggest that he only has 2 choices, either rot in the reserves at Boro or come back to us on loan because he cant play for any one else?. If that's the case then I wouldn't want him back. The guy is unprofessional and stopped playing for us when he decided he wanted a move. Get someone else, preferably with a better attitude.
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If it is a loan the parent club decide what we pay towards wages/loan fee not the player’s agent.
iambungle
Level: Jamie Brooks
(53 Apps, 13 Gls)
Would love him to come back for the rest of the season. If he does come back it clearly proves he wants to play or else he would just 'rot' (as others have said) in the Boro stiffs and pick up his money every week.
Quite a risk on his part I'd say.
Quite a risk on his part I'd say.
Colin B
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
You are Marvin's agent, and I claim my £5!
Morris Oxford
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
Awful, awful attitude on the pitch towards the end of his time with us.
I doubt very much Johnson gives a s**t about OUFC, the fans, or anyone else connected to the club.
I suspect he’s more than happy picking up his Championship wage whilst getting splinters in his a**e.
I doubt very much Johnson gives a s**t about OUFC, the fans, or anyone else connected to the club.
I suspect he’s more than happy picking up his Championship wage whilst getting splinters in his a**e.
