Stewart Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/2412640 Boss Brown moves for Johnson By Charlie Allan Published: 29/08/2011 MANAGER Craig Brown today warned American striker Eddie Johnson he will have to accept a short-term deal if he wants a contract with Aberdeen FC. Brown was set to hold talks with USA international hitman Johnson as he bids to sign a goal grabber before the transfer window shuts on Wednesday. The 27-year-old is a free agent after being released by Fulham in the summer and failing to get fixed up with another club in his homeland. Anyone seen him play? Quote
glasgow sheep Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Wiki: Appearances and (goals) 2001–2006 FC Dallas 84 (24) 2006–2008 Kansas City Wizards 43 (17) 2008–2011 Fulham 18 (0) 2008–2009 ? Cardiff City (loan) 30 (2) 2010 ? Aris (loan) 16 (5) 2011 ? Preston North End (loan) 16 (0) National team 2000–2001 United States U-17 25 (23) 2002–2003 United States U-20 21 (12) 2003–2004 United States U-23 7 (2) 2004– United States 42 (12) and Return to Major League Soccer On August 16, 2011, it was revealed that Eddie Johnson had signed a contract with Major League Soccer and would be allocated to a certain club through an allocation process. Presently, the first team on the allocation process is Chivas USA. The announcement on what team selects him will be revealed on August 18. However on August 17th it was reported that contract negotiations have stalled and Johnson may still be looking abroad for better offers.[19] [edit] In all 28 app last season, 12 with Fulham and 16 with Preston with no goals scored Quote
maverick sheep Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 why "must" he have a short-term contract? there's going to be a helluva lot of player turnover next summer! Quote
tlg1903 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 I remember seeing him play for the states a couple of times and thought he looked a player. Quote
manc_don Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 No goals scored recently, he'll fit right in I do remember him looking like a decent player though. Quote
glasgow sheep Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 fae RedWeb One player unlikely to come in is American striker Eddie Johnson who is at Fulham. Newspaper reports this morning linked the Dons with him. "His agent has been trying to get us to sign Eddie Johnson. I have never mentioned him but his agent has mentioned him to me. Quote
mizer Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Aberdeen FC open talks with USA hitman Quote
Kowalski Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Looks American Looks like you were about as accurate with this story as Charlie Allan was. Quote
mizer Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Looks like you were about as accurate with this story as Charlie Allan was. I did more work though Quote
Mentorred Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 I saw him play when he was in MLS and never really rated him. Looked a lot like a slightly more skillful Mackie. Quote
Madbadteacher Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 "hitman" We're taking a hit out on who? Quote
Biggalloot Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Is he a full back? No... SIGN HIM UP! Is he a winger? No... SIGN HIM UP! He was good in Championship Manager 4 and Football Manager - WE HAVE TO SIGN HIM NOW! Quote
Sandaldinho Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Signed a 6 month deal. Apparently With who? source? Quote
maverick sheep Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Signed a 6 month deal. Apparently er...via Derek Rae: Aberdeen boss Craig Brown denies interest in US fwd Eddie Johnson. 'I know the player and he hasn't scored a goal for years.' Quote
caledonia Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Looked a lot like a slightly more skillful Mackie. So would a half dead Hedgehog Quote
manc_don Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Great, how about a player we actually need...allegedly Quote
Jute Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Contradicts what Brown himself said a couple of days ago about this particular player and what they said on the radio earlier but heres hoping this means we are still looking for players. Quote
tlg1903 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 liam mcleod has rubbished this report on twitter Quote
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