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Posted: Friday, March 31st 2017
Press Conference: Johnson Pre-Brentford
Friday, March 31st 2017
City head coach Lee Johnson met with the media ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship encounter with Brentford at Griffin Park (3pm kick-off).
Here’s what he had to say…
- Johnson reflects on “good news stories” from City’s players who were away on international duty
- All those away with their countries have returned to training
- Head coach estimates Milan Djuric will be sidelined for a further 10-14 days by his hernia problem
- Boss reveals a couple of players have been suffering with flu-like symptoms this week
- Johnson pays tribute to City’s Lloyd Kelly, who has been nominated for the Football League Apprentice of the Year award
- Head coach spoke to Charlie Harris yesterday after the youngster suffered a double leg fracture, saying the defender is in good spirits
- Boss believes Huddersfield victory proved him right in never losing belief in his players
- “We feel like we’ve got a bit of momentum now,” he says of back-to-back wins
- Johnson thanks supporters for their backing, including the sold-out away end at Brentford and several hundred attending the Ashton Gate beamback
- Hosts Brentford have “a lot of clever, intricate footballers” according to the City chief
- Johnson asks for repeat of the Fulham away atmosphere from last season – a game City won 2-1 in front of a massive away following
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