�8.5m bid accepted for Andy Johnson

**DmanDmythDledge** · 25/05/2006, 8:35 PM

It's my opinion that he won't be a one season wonder. He can finish well, has strength and can run a bit. 28 goals in the Championship a few years ago and 15 this season while being injured for a while.

**eirebhoy** · 25/05/2006, 9:06 PM

Originally Posted by John83

That's the point under debate really. He wouldn't be the first player to score twenty one season before sinking back to his level. Very few players score that many, and I really doubt he will.

Very few players could score 28 goals in the championship. It also isn't easy to score 15 goals after spending September, October and November out injured. He's been scoring regularly for 3 seasons now (since he joined Palace). I can't see him failing to hit 15 goals next season if he stays injury free. I think the likes of Bolton, Everton and Wigan would have had him well scouted before putting big bids in.

**drinkfeckarse** · 26/05/2006, 7:55 AM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

I think the likes of Bolton, Everton and Wigan would have had him well scouted before putting big bids in.

Yes but it's significent that the big boys haven't bid, you know yourself that they'd have done their homework too.

**eirebhoy** · 26/05/2006, 8:06 AM

Originally Posted by drinkfeckarse

Yes but it's significent that the big boys haven't bid, you know yourself that they'd have done their homework too.

tbf, you could say the same about most players. I don't think Arsenal, Man U or Chelsea would be really interested in Robbie Keane either. Liverpool have been linked with Johnson for a while and Benitez seems to rate him but maybe he feels he can get a better bargain.

**FarBeag** · 26/05/2006, 10:28 PM

Signed for Everton. good buy in my opinion

**anto1208** · 26/05/2006, 11:41 PM

Palace have accepted an offer of 8.5mill from Everton ,Johnson is due in merseyside tomorrow , rumour has it personal terms have allready been agreed ( at his best mate beatties wedding last week ) but wigan are putting together a new deal to try and temp him .

**Dillo** · 27/05/2006, 1:04 PM

AJ is quality. Great signing. Along with being a great finisher, he has pace to burn and a great work ethic. Top man.

**Aberdonian Stu** · 27/05/2006, 5:25 PM

I think he is over rated but Wigan do seem to have a fair bit of loose change knocking around so I reckon it won't hit them hard.

**gustavo** · 29/05/2006, 12:34 AM

Looks like he's off to Everton now . Dunno how well Beattie and him would work together

**anto1208** · 29/05/2006, 10:10 AM

andy johnson will join Everton tommorow at �15,000 a week less than what Wigan are offering taking a 3 year deal at 30,000 per week at Goodison .

johnson:"I find the prospect of playing for one of the biggest names in British football impossible to resistand I am now just hopeful that I can swiftly complete my medical so that I can sign on the dotted line and commit myself to the club."

**anto1208** · 29/05/2006, 3:56 PM

now on for Huth for 5.5 mill .

**drinkfeckarse** · 30/05/2006, 8:39 AM

QUOTE=anto1208]
johnson:"I find the prospect of playing for one of the biggest names in British football impossible to resistand I am now just hopeful that I can swiftly complete my medical so that I can sign on the dotted line and commit myself to the club."[/QUOTE]

Since when did he sign for Liverpool...