James Justin

[Buzzell]

Quality player. It’s unbelievable how far he’s come. Looked like watching a new signing last night. Considering how long he’s been out, he looked pretty sharp. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see him get at least 60 minutes against Brighton. I would look at playing him at right back with Thomas on the left.

[GlennyFox55]

Seems to mentally have come back stronger than Riccy did initially. Didn’t look apprehensive going into 50/50s etc. 

[BraunstoneFox23]

What a player, looked up for it and he will ready to kill someone after that showing from the team. Can’t wait to see him at the weekend.

[Jimmy]

was Thomas injured when he came off? we could have done with JJ either going into the back 3 or to RB and ditching the back 3

[st albans fox]

32 minutes ago, Jimmy said:

was Thomas injured when he came off? we could have done with JJ either going into the back 3 or to RB and ditching the back 3

I think he may have been concussed from the first half collision or feeling the injury he still had last week 

 

JJ looked great and I expect mr Southgate was encouraged to see the energy in his return given his left back issues ….

[Fazzer 7]

I don't expect to see too much from JJ for a bit, he's been out a long time. He looked sharp when he came on though I thought.

[Paninistickers]

I thought he looked the dogs. There was something of a swagger. 

 

As someone else said, poor Ricky has looked fragile from the off. JJ looked on it. 

[huggybear]

Forgot how quick JJ was.  Fingers crossed for no setbacks but not bad following just 45mins for the U23s

[sacreblueits442]

56 minutes ago, Fazzer 7 said:

I don't expect to see too much from JJ for a bit, he's been out a long time. He looked sharp when he came on though I thought.

...expect to see a lot more of him as Rodgers will lean heavily on him for leadership and getting about the pitch!!!

  There are certain players Rodgers sees as his type if players and J J is the epitome of a Rodgers player.

[jerry]

17 hours ago, Supergray22 said:

Must admit to being nervous in his first few challenges but imagine how he felt. He looked fit and sharp and will soon get up to speed. Now let’s see fofana back hopefully soon. 

Cant be soon enough 

[Ric Flair]

Needs tieing down on a new deal, don't think he's signed a subsequent one since he signed here? He's well overdue a pay rise and recognition for just how good he is. Otherwise he's another who's going to enter less than 2 years on his deal come the summer.

[Supergray22]

14 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Needs tieing down on a new deal, don't think he's signed a subsequent one since he signed here? He's well overdue a pay rise and recognition for just how good he is. Otherwise he's another who's going to enter less than 2 years on his deal come the summer.

I’m surprised this hasn’t been addressed. They must have known what great shape he was in and how well he had recovered. I think Brendan recognised this. We need to try and get our best players on long contracts. Especially the young ones we want to build the future around. He hardly looks like he has been out at all. 

[Ric Flair]

5 minutes ago, Supergray22 said:

I’m surprised this hasn’t been addressed. They must have known what great shape he was in and how well he had recovered. I think Brendan recognised this. We need to try and get our best players on long contracts. Especially the young ones we want to build the future around. He hardly looks like he has been out at all. 

I believe talks are happening, likewise with Fofana but it needs to be confirmed ASAP.

[Ryy]

He’s signed a new contract 

 

 

[foxfanazer]

3 minutes ago, Nannypig7 said:

He’s signed a new contract 

 

 

Excellent news. He's got such a bright future!

[Spudulike]

One of the best signings of recent seasons. Brilliant player. 

[Ric Flair]

On 24/01/2022 at 20:38, Ric Flair said:

I believe talks are happening, likewise with Fofana but it needs to be confirmed ASAP.

Justin done, Fofana and possibly Ricardo next. 

 

 

[AKCJ]

Nice

[Scotch]

It really annoys that they have announced a new contract on deadline day like "I know we are short defensively and won't be signing anyone but look at the shiny shiny!"

 

Obviously it's good news, I just don't think we need to be patronised which is what it feels like. 

[Nicolo Barella]

How long for? Hopefully at least 2026

[Stevosevic]

13 minutes ago, Scotch said:

It really annoys that they have announced a new contract on deadline day like "I know we are short defensively and won't be signing anyone but look at the shiny shiny!"

 

Obviously it's good news, I just don't think we need to be patronised which is what it feels like. 

Mate the club hasn't announced anything

[ClaphamFox]

13 minutes ago, Scotch said:

It really annoys that they have announced a new contract on deadline day like "I know we are short defensively and won't be signing anyone but look at the shiny shiny!"

 

Obviously it's good news, I just don't think we need to be patronised which is what it feels like. 

Nah - I want to feel like we've signed somebody even though we're not. So I'm expecting a flashy welcome video and pics of Justin holding the scarf in front of the kop and everything...

[Scotch]

2 minutes ago, Stevosevic said:

Mate the club hasn't announced anything

Fair point. Usually when Percy is so black and white about something, I treat it as such. 

[Guest Chocolate Teapot]

37 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Justin done, Fofana and possibly Ricardo next. 

 

 

Tielemans and Soyuncu never.

[turtmcfly]

23 minutes ago, Scotch said:

Fair point. Usually when Percy is so black and white about something, I treat it as such. 

 

I find this sort of stuff bizarre.

 

Why would your first instinct be to have a go at the club, before thinking whether it was warranted? 

 

Edited 31 January 2022 by turtmcfly