Freeman Set For Ankle Scan
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Press Conference: Johnson Pre-Barnsley
Thursday, October 27th 2016
City head coach Lee Johnson met with the media ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship trip to Barnsley.
Here’s what he had to say…
- Luke Freeman to have scan on ankle
- Winger's injury could be ok, but worst case scenario could see him out for "weeks or months"
- Head coach pleased to give Gustav Engvall a run out in front of home fans on Tuesday
- Johnson praises Shawn McCoulsky rise from development group but adds: "I don't want to put too much pressure on him"
- Heading back to Barnsley for the first time, Johnson says he expects a "hostile" reception
- Head coach says he had "ups and downs" at Oakwell and thanks owner for sticking by him through the tough times
- Johnson says he gained a lot from his experience at Barnsley
- "Bristol City are my club and I would have left wherever for a return to Ashton Gate," he adds
- Johnson recalls visit to Wembley as guest of Barnsley for Johnstone's Paint Trophy final, saying: "When my picture came up on the big screen, there were 40,000 booing...hopefully in jest!"
- City boss says current Barnsley crop includes "dangerous players"
- Johnson also praises Paul Heckingbottom as "a good guy and a good coach"
Listen to his pre-match press conference in full on Bristol City Player HD.
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