Sam Johnstone - now retired

[Ads]

He got better the longer he was here. A rare thing to see these past 5 or 6 years in a Villa shirt.

[Villa75]

Is there any chance we can sign him on a permanent basis?

[Steve67]

Is there any chance we can sign him on a permanent basis?

Is there not something in place if we were to go up? Also, isn't he in the last year of his contract?

[Deano's Mullet]

I'm definitely sold on him now, his displays last few games have been superb.

[wittonwarrior]

Safe pair of hands pity is distribution is so poor.

[paul_e]

Safe pair of hands pity is distribution is so poor.

Yep, that might count against him in the premier league but he's good in the championship.

[SoccerHQ]

Didn't impress me a huge amount last season so wasn't that keen on getting him back but think he's been excellent since the first day so well done him.

[LukeJames]

Didn't impress me a huge amount last season so wasn't that keen on getting him back but think he's been excellent since the first day so well done him.

Pretty much what I was going to write.

[wittonwarrior]

He is as I said a safe pair of hands but he does panic when sending the ball up field

[mr underhill]

like most Villa keepers he can't kick the ball with any accuracy - we lose possession every time, but there is no doubt his awareness is better, great save from a Forest free kick late on yesterday.

[Damo70]

I rated him last season and I haven't changed my mind this season. Good for his age and I would back him to get better in the next few years.

[oldtimernow]

I would like to see him use his full backs to bring the ball out rather than resorting to a wasted punt.

But then look at the full backs and.....

[dcdavecollett]

I always liked him as well. He's even better now he's stopped punching the ball when he can catch it.

[darren woolley]

I rate him he will do for me.

[robbo1874]

Looks as if they made the right call with Johnstone over Gollini. I’m not sure how obvious a choice it was at the time, but fair dos to the staff for it anyway.