If you excuse Johnson, they’ve only had about £20-30m in sales since they came up and spent £250m. The excuse to hold out for more money for Johnson simply doesn’t wash. I'm glad that was dismissed. But the punishment is far too light still.
That’s a fair way to look at it. Give the lad motivation to make it happen. We have first option to buy but it’s not a guarantee we go through with the deal.
Zouma conceded a pen against Everton when his arm was away from his body in an unnatural way two weeks ago. I don’t like the rules, but under the letter of the law it should be a pen, there’s no consistency.
Can’t be stressed enough. He needed the pre-season here and recovery. The FA are very unserious in their selection policies. JJ doesn’t need to prove himself at that level.