Top Sport
| HAVE YOUR SAY |  | | | MAKEOVER FOR TOWN | | | | ELVIS LIVES! | | | | OLYMPIC LUCK | | |
|
|
|
Roger hoping for a Wembley win
 |
| WIMBORNE BOY: Roger Johnson |
A CARDIFF City victory in this afternoon's FA Cup final could spark a huge party in Dorset as local lad Roger Johnson prepares to step into the Wembley limelight.
Central defender Johnson, a former Grange Athletic, Boscombe Albion and Bournemouth Electric player, is set to start for Dave Jones's side against Portsmouth.
The 25-year-old, whose mother, brothers and in-laws live in the Bournemouth area, shot to fame when he netted his team's second goal in the 2-0 quarter-final victory over Middlesbrough.
And he is now aiming to play his part in another upset against Premier League Pompey.
Speaking to the Daily Echo, Johnson said: "They're a bit like Middlesbrough - one of the sides you can beat.
"If it was Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal or Liverpool, people would think that we'd just enjoy the day.
"But we're going there to win and we know we can beat them. We're well up for it."
Johnson was part of Cherries' youth set-up before moving to Pompey, who opted to release him rather than offering him terms as a YTS player.
And the former Wycombe Wanderers player admits it would be nice to get one over on the Fratton Park club.
When asked if he was keen on revenge, he said: "There's a bit of that there and it would be nice to get a win against Portsmouth.
"I left there just before my apprenticeship and was playing for Dorset when Wycombe Wanderers gave me a trial."
Johnson, who has been linked with a transfer to top flight Middlesbrough this season, revealed that cup final day was always special when he was growing up.
He said: "It was always a big thing in my house, it's always been a big day whoever was playing.
"I've talked to my family and we still can't believe it, it's surreal. To be in a final is unbelievable."
As a Chelsea fan, the former Colehill, St Michael's and Queen Elizabeth schoolboy's favourite cup final memory is Roberto Di Matteo's thumping strike early in the '97 showpiece against Middlesbrough.
Asked if he fancied repeating the feat, Johnson said: "Maybe, I'll see what happens. I scored in the quarter-final, so I'll be trying to keep a clean sheet and let the forwards do the job."
Johnson's mum June, who lives in Wimborne, is already getting tense at the prospect of seeing her boy in one of world football's most famous fixtures.
She said: "I'm getting more nervous by the minute. I just hope he has a good game and is pleased with himself either way.
"I can watch a game now without watching him all game, worrying if he might make a mistake. I've got used to it and can watch the game now, but I still get nervous for him."
7:00am Saturday 17th May 2008
Print 
Email this 
CommentPosted by: anton, uk on 10:38am Sat 17 May 08
'The 25-year-old, whose mother, brothers and in-laws live in the Bournemouth area' ha ha ha, talk about tenuous...
'The 25-year-old, whose mother, brothers and in-laws live in the Bournemouth area' ha ha ha, talk about tenuous...
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 3:33pm Sat 17 May 08
Forgive me but why is the Echo printing articles about a Cardiff City Player whos family live in Bournemouth . When the Towns Football Club is fighting for its survival. What next
Forgive me but why is the Echo printing articles about a Cardiff City Player whos family live in Bournemouth . When the Towns Football Club is fighting for its survival. What next
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 5:37pm Sat 17 May 08
Oh sorry I see whats next on the other article.
Some couple has seen every round of the Cup Grond breaking News Stand by for next weeks Echo.
Some bloke who once went to Bournemouth for his Holidays has been apointed Tea tester for Tetleys
Oh sorry I see whats next on the other article.
Some couple has seen every round of the Cup Grond breaking News Stand by for next weeks Echo.
Some bloke who once went to Bournemouth for his Holidays has been apointed Tea tester for Tetleys
Posted by: B80, Bournemouth on 9:15pm Sat 17 May 08
Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.
Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.
Posted by: B80, Bournemouth on 9:15pm Sat 17 May 08
Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.
Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.
Posted by: Richard, Bournemouth on 12:37am Sun 18 May 08
If anton & kevvo had bothered to read the article they might have noticed that the player was once part of our youth set-up. Looks like we let a fairly decent player out of our grasp.
If anton & kevvo had bothered to read the article they might have noticed that the player was once part of our youth set-up. Looks like we let a fairly decent player out of our grasp.
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 5:09pm Sun 18 May 08
[quote][bold]Richard[/bold] wrote:
If anton & kevvo had bothered to read the article they might have noticed that the player was once part of our youth set-up. Looks like we let a fairly decent player out of our grasp.[/quote] Did read it but its still no relevent He plays for Cardiff not us so why are we having storys about someone who is not connected to our Team when I am sure there are far more important matters to have articles on e,g our financial situation or Players contracts or Jeffs mystery backer . As for letting decent players out of our grasp I think you will find that Pompey and Wycome did the same . Its what happens when you have to balance your funds Young decent players go but to balance it we have got a few chuck outs over the Years that have done well for us Niel Young springs to mind .
Richard wrote:
If anton & kevvo had bothered to read the article they might have noticed that the player was once part of our youth set-up. Looks like we let a fairly decent player out of our grasp.
Did read it but its still no relevent He plays for Cardiff not us so why are we having storys about someone who is not connected to our Team when I am sure there are far more important matters to have articles on e,g our financial situation or Players contracts or Jeffs mystery backer . As for letting decent players out of our grasp I think you will find that Pompey and Wycome did the same . Its what happens when you have to balance your funds Young decent players go but to balance it we have got a few chuck outs over the Years that have done well for us Niel Young springs to mind .
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 5:17pm Sun 18 May 08
[quote][bold]B80[/bold] wrote:
Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.[/quote] He must have been a Schoolboy because Pompey wouldnt give him a YTS contract after playing for them after he left us so hardly justification for this nonsense article What are they going to do go through the old Schoolboy records in case they can fid someone else to make a story about. I personally am more interested if we have a Club to support next Season but whatever floats your boat.
B80 wrote:
Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.
He must have been a Schoolboy because Pompey wouldnt give him a YTS contract after playing for them after he left us so hardly justification for this nonsense article What are they going to do go through the old Schoolboy records in case they can fid someone else to make a story about. I personally am more interested if we have a Club to support next Season but whatever floats your boat.
Posted by: Richard, Bournemouth on 10:41am Mon 19 May 08
[quote][bold]kevvo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]B80[/bold] wrote: Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.[/quote] He must have been a Schoolboy because Pompey wouldnt give him a YTS contract after playing for them after he left us so hardly justification for this nonsense article What are they going to do go through the old Schoolboy records in case they can fid someone else to make a story about. I personally am more interested if we have a Club to support next Season but whatever floats your boat. [/quote] Kevvo
The Echo is quite entitled to place an article about a local guy who is doing well.
Not every Sports article needs to be about the Administration process. Today, the Echo is printing an article about the Administration when there's really nothing to say.
kevvo wrote:
B80 wrote: Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.
He must have been a Schoolboy because Pompey wouldnt give him a YTS contract after playing for them after he left us so hardly justification for this nonsense article What are they going to do go through the old Schoolboy records in case they can fid someone else to make a story about. I personally am more interested if we have a Club to support next Season but whatever floats your boat.
Kevvo
The Echo is quite entitled to place an article about a local guy who is doing well.
Not every Sports article needs to be about the Administration process. Today, the Echo is printing an article about the Administration when there's really nothing to say.
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 11:36am Mon 19 May 08
[quote][bold]Richard[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]kevvo[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]B80[/bold] wrote: Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.[/quote] He must have been a Schoolboy because Pompey wouldnt give him a YTS contract after playing for them after he left us so hardly justification for this nonsense article What are they going to do go through the old Schoolboy records in case they can fid someone else to make a story about. I personally am more interested if we have a Club to support next Season but whatever floats your boat. [/quote] Kevvo The Echo is quite entitled to place an article about a local guy who is doing well. Not every Sports article needs to be about the Administration process. Today, the Echo is printing an article about the Administration when there's really nothing to say.[/quote] As I said whatever floats your boat .Your right the Echo can do what they want which is why they quite often ignore the real issues and come up with garbage like this and that other one about Brett Pitmans mate saying he couldnt make tea. I take your p[oint though but would suggest that when as you rightly put it there is nothing to say they should indeed say nothing. Lets hope we are not debating what all this Seasons players are doing next season because we havnt got a Club anymore . I am sure very few people in Cardiff would be excited if they did an article about our plight,
Every Club chucks out youngsters who go somewhere else and do well its hardly news but I apologise if you think its that important I will comment no further Enjoy
Richard wrote:
kevvo wrote: B80 wrote: Probably because he lived and played football in Bournemouth for years. Sadly it appears he slipped through our net.
He must have been a Schoolboy because Pompey wouldnt give him a YTS contract after playing for them after he left us so hardly justification for this nonsense article What are they going to do go through the old Schoolboy records in case they can fid someone else to make a story about. I personally am more interested if we have a Club to support next Season but whatever floats your boat.
Kevvo The Echo is quite entitled to place an article about a local guy who is doing well. Not every Sports article needs to be about the Administration process. Today, the Echo is printing an article about the Administration when there's really nothing to say.
As I said whatever floats your boat .Your right the Echo can do what they want which is why they quite often ignore the real issues and come up with garbage like this and that other one about Brett Pitmans mate saying he couldnt make tea. I take your p[oint though but would suggest that when as you rightly put it there is nothing to say they should indeed say nothing. Lets hope we are not debating what all this Seasons players are doing next season because we havnt got a Club anymore . I am sure very few people in Cardiff would be excited if they did an article about our plight,
Every Club chucks out youngsters who go somewhere else and do well its hardly news but I apologise if you think its that important I will comment no further Enjoy
What are these links for?
If you liked this article and would like to share it with others on the web who might be searching for good content we've made it easy for you to do it.
At the bottom of all articles, you'll see links to six sites. These sites - commonly called 'social bookmark' or 'social news' sites - have large communities of web users who share and rate interesting, useful and fun things on the web.
Clicking the links will automatically add the address of the story you are reading to one of these sites, letting you share it with others. Each site will ask you to register to share stories. Registration is free and once a member, you can store, recommend and search for stories that interest you.
More on Digg
More on del.icio.us
More on Furl
More on reddit
More on NowPublic/
More on Yahoo!
