Andy Johnson

Johno’s Forest career began in 1997 when he became one of Dave Basset’s first signings. Joining at the tail end of the Red’s relegation season, Andy was then called upon the play a key part of the subsequent Promotion race. He controlled the midfield all season and hit top form towards the end, also grabbing a couple of goals. Another relegation followed, Johnson being one of the few players to come out with head held high.

Johnson was a midfield battler who tackled first and asked questions later. Thus he often got his name in the book, however his commitment ensured his position as a fans’ favourite during his time with Forest. His passing sometimes let him down, but he had been known to hit good strikes and would always work hard to help both the defence and the front line.

Johnson departed from the City Ground in 2001 when Paul Hart allowed him to join West Brom on a free transfer. After a drop in form and a rumours of a behind-the-scenes rift between him and the manager, Andy was dropped and lost the support of the fans making the end of his spell with Forest a sad one.

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