Johnson Hails 'Outstanding' City
Posted: Saturday, February 25th 2017
Press Conference: Johnson Pre-Aston Villa
Monday, February 27th 2017
City head coach Lee Johnson met with the media ahead of tomorrow night's Sky Bet Championship clash at Aston Villa (7.45pm kick-off).
Here’s what he had to say…
- Lee Johnson to assess his troops in training today
- Milan Djuric likely to be ruled out again
- Head coach wants to see a similar performance from his players as they target victory at Villa Park
- Johnson describes Villa as "like the Galacticos of the Championship" given the money spent
- Boss says he was especially pleased with the attitude and energy shown at Newcastle
- As City prepare to face Jonathan Kodjia, Johnson says deal "was right for the club"
- "We wish Jonathan well...just not tomorrow!" adds the City boss
- Johnson will put a call into Chelsea today for an update on Tammy Abraham
- On Korey Smith's return to the starting XI, Johnson said: "That was like watching the Korey I sold to Bristol City."
Listen to his pre-match press conference in full on Bristol City Player HD.
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