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Title: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on November 22, 2013, 12:40:49 PM
Released by Halifax town, I'd have him back
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: GolfRoader on November 22, 2013, 12:45:43 PM
If you manage to get him motivated and driven, then there is still a great plaeyer there. Unfortunately we didn't always see it when he played for us but on occassion he was the best player on the pitch.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: markecky on November 22, 2013, 12:47:48 PM
He's better than Perry and Smikle even at his laziest ( not saying much )  but I'm not sure what it takes to get him fired up.  Barrow's manager said as much when he went there on loan.

No doubting his talent when on form.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: GolfRoader on November 22, 2013, 12:53:29 PM
Good point on Perry and Smikle. He got a bit of grief from Alty fans (unwarrented IMO) last time he played against us for Droylsden though, so I don't know how keen he'd be to return, but I'd be happy if he did come back, he was a fans favourite and he'd probably strengthen the team as you say, too.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: robininstockport on November 22, 2013, 02:35:16 PM
The goal he scored at York is one of my favourites ever, but no thanks
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Timperley The Best on November 22, 2013, 02:49:03 PM
Bring him I'm for perry is my opinion , would be third choice striker
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Hamilton on November 22, 2013, 04:06:01 PM
Could potentially do a very good job for us and IMHO think he would work well with Reevesy or Walshaw.

I think (he appreciates) the fans would give him a warm welcome back.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: York Alty on November 22, 2013, 04:17:49 PM
How old is he now?

Maybe a title challenge would spur him on - I'm 50/50 at best to be honest.  Bit like his performances - 50% great, 50% duff.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: GolfRoader on November 22, 2013, 05:30:00 PM
The goal he scored at York is one of my favourites ever, but no thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qjRpa350mF4#t=389

Skip to 6.20 for the goal.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: AltyTunnelSteward on November 22, 2013, 06:01:28 PM
A talented player when he's in the mood / on his game

Unfortunately IMHO that is far too infrequently to make him a viable option for us and, it seems that an increasing number of Clubs and managers are coming to the same conclusion
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: distancetraveller on November 22, 2013, 06:04:26 PM
No thanks. Too lazy
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: robininstockport on November 22, 2013, 06:09:49 PM
The goal he scored at York is one of my favourites ever, but no thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qjRpa350mF4#t=389

Skip to 6.20 for the goal.


yes thats the one. cheers
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Jezza on November 22, 2013, 06:15:27 PM
It's a no from me....
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: roytonmike on November 22, 2013, 06:17:50 PM
A talented player when he's in the mood / on his game
Unfortunately IMHO that is far too infrequently to make him a viable option for us and, it seems that an increasing number of Clubs and managers are coming to the same conclusion
Agreed. Best not to look back - the specs get too rose-coloured.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: fuertes on November 22, 2013, 09:06:32 PM
I concur. I liked Dale when he was with us. One of the few players I thought had the talent (if not the application) to play FL while we were fighting it out in the Conference. But he's far, far too inconsistent. If we want to win this division we need someone who's going to have 3 good games out of 4. Not 1 great game out of 6.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: wayno on November 22, 2013, 09:32:29 PM
Maybe worth looking at him and senior as a partnership ??
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: B. 4D on November 22, 2013, 09:40:20 PM
Pass, let's move on.
He had his chance and blew it.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: blackpoolalty on November 22, 2013, 10:06:52 PM
Pass, let's move on.
He had his chance and blew it.

Had his chance(s). !!

I'm afraid from what I've seen of Dale recently (Droylsden & Barrow) he's been very poor.

Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: ASMO on November 22, 2013, 11:06:51 PM
Don't look back iv heard when other old players available , and that's what it think in his case , had to many chances at to many clubs and never proven his self   .
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: taxi Phil on November 23, 2013, 07:44:34 AM
Maybe worth looking at him and senior as a partnership ??

Senior netted twice for Coventry Youth on Thursday and was impressive. Can't see him dropping into non league  :D
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Atticus on November 23, 2013, 11:09:54 AM
I watched dale j carefully in the barrow game and he did well and is far more mobile than Kyle which  in this league is vital. Perry is  immobile but has a great left foot, not bad touch and can  score a decent goal now and again. He is woeful in the air and hardly ever wins a header which is a surprise for someone of his height who is a centre forward. He doesn't carry much threat to defenders.

Dale is quicker, better in the  air but can disappear from games. I'd put johnson ahead of perry as a striker any day.

So..........that'll be a Perry hat trick coming up today!!
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: AFC56 on November 23, 2013, 12:27:33 PM
Dale has signed for Ashton anyway. For the record, even on a day when he couldn't be arsed he was and still is twice of the player of Kyle perry.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Jenga on November 23, 2013, 05:55:01 PM
definate no from me, lazy waste of space with flashes of brilliance.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Jimmy on November 23, 2013, 08:41:40 PM
Not sure I would've signed dale back however I enjoyed watching him and I think some of the cheap shots are unnecessary
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: JackSwindells No 1 Fan on November 23, 2013, 10:08:46 PM
Not for me.... that's not where we need to strenghten...need a spare centre half & centre midfielder in case of injuries.. the squad is knitting together now.. let's hope for no long term injuries
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: bighairedmike on November 24, 2013, 09:14:50 AM
Not sure I would've signed dale back however I enjoyed watching him and I think some of the cheap shots are unnecessary

Spot on Jimmy. Exactly how I see it.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Jenga on November 24, 2013, 12:43:14 PM
Not cheap shots, we always said he was lazy but has the brilliance to do a job if he applied himself. Problem being he doesnt apply himself.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Jimmy on November 24, 2013, 01:06:48 PM
He must've done something at us and droylesden he got a move to a bigger club
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Jenga on November 24, 2013, 07:44:44 PM
He must've done something at us and droylesden he got a move to a bigger club
This is true.
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: York Alty on November 24, 2013, 09:00:30 PM
He must've done something at us and droylesden he got a move to a bigger club

He's got all the ability he'd need.  It's the consistency of application that lets him down.  Managers see the talent and ability, think they're the man that can make Dale perform consistently, so sign him up.   
Title: Re: Dale Johnson available
Post by: Jimmy on November 24, 2013, 10:20:14 PM
 I don't go many Halifax matches but he was scoring and apparently playing well for them consistently till he got injured