Johnson: On his way out of Roots Hall
So those talks last Wednesday didn't go well!
Shrimpers winger Jemal Johnson, a free summer signing on a 12-month deal from the wilds of Bulgaria, was suspended by the Essex boys for two weeks at the end of November pending a full review into his conduct following his October arrest by police outside Faces nightclub in Ilford.
The American, 26, was not considered for selection and did not take part in training during that time, with the internal disciplinary hearing taking place last week where he was given the chance to give his side of the story.
A decision has now been taken that Johnson has no future at the Essex club, subject to an appeal.
A statement on www.southendunited.co.uk said:"Southend United can confirm it has provided Jemal Johnson with 14 days notice of the football club's intention to terminate his contract. The decision follow an internal investigation and disciplinary hearing into the conduct of the player following his arrest at a nightclub in late October. Mr Johnson has 14 days in which to appeal the decision. No further comment will be made."
Let's face it, as cynical as it is, Johnson has never lived up to any potential the Shrimpers faithful belived he may have had and could bring to the team, he's not been very good!
Oh well, that would certainly free up some funds for transfers!
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The Johnson Files
 Johnson as a Lokomotiv Sofia player in 2011. |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jemal Jermaine Johnson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Paterson, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger Striker |
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| Club information | |||
| Current club | Southend United | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester United | |||
| 2001-2004 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004-2006 | Blackburn Rovers | 6 | (0) |
| 2005 | → Preston North End (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2006 | → Darlington (loan) | 9 | (3) |
| 2006-2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 20 | (3) |
| 2007 | → Leeds United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2007-2011 | Milton Keynes Dons | 96 | (12) |
| 2010 | → Stockport County (loan) | 16 | (2) |
| 2010 | → Port Vale (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2011 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 11 | (1) |
| 2011- | Southend United | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:00, 30 November 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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(Full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemal_Johnson)
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