Source: Team_Talk
Roger relishing facing boyhood team
Johnson has supported the Blues since he was a youngster and even has a piece of the infamous former 'Shed' stand at Stamford Bridge at his home from when it was demolished.[LNB]He was a Chelsea season ticket holder for 10 years and still goes to watch as many matches as his own playing commitments allow.[LNB]But on Saturday his thoughts will be on trying to stop Didier Drogba and helping Birmingham to extend their unbeaten run to 10 games.[LNB]Johnson told Press Association Sport: "What does this fixture mean to you? Loads. Setting out as a professional at 16, I've waited 10 years to play in this game. I am so looking forward to it.[LNB]"I first watched Chelsea when I was three and I had a season ticket for 10 years. People like Kerry Dixon, Jason Cundy and David Lee were playing when I watched them regularly.[LNB]"I have got a piece of the 'Shed' at home actually. They smashed a bit of the concrete up for fans to take home when it came to an end. I got it for sentimental value.[LNB]"I still try and get down there to watch Chelsea as much as I can - but on Saturday I want to try and get three points for Birmingham."[LNB]Johnson is a massive admirer of Drogba and continued: "He is probably the best centre-forward in the world at the moment.[LNB]"He's performing really well. He's a right handful. Being a Chelsea fan myself, he has been superb. It will be another massive test.[LNB]"I have never played against him as yet, I can only go on what I've seen. He gives a lot of centre-halves a good run. Strength, movement, pace, aerially, with his headers. He's got everything.[LNB]"I look forward to it. It will be a test for me and Scotty (Dann) and the back four. We will see how it goes."[LNB]Meanwhile, Sebastian Larsson believes his Birmingham team-mate Barry Ferguson would "walk into the Scotland side" if new national team boss Craig Levein decides to end his international exile.[LNB]Ferguson has been in outstanding form for Blues since his £1million switch from Rangers during the summer, forming an effective partnership with Lee Bowyer.[LNB]The 30-year-old has not represented his country since high profile off-the-field incidents during the latter part of last season with the Scottish FA declaring Ferguson would not be selected for further internationals.[LNB]But that stance has softened since the departure of George Burley as coach following Scotland's failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.[LNB]And winger Larsson has faith in Ferguson to be a key performer again for Scotland.[LNB]The Swedish international said: "At the end of the day, it comes down to what Barry wants to do regarding Scotland. It is his decision.[LNB]"But what I can say is, he has been in outstanding form for Blues since he came here.[LNB]"His experience and know-how have been a big factor in our current success.[LNB]"And, if he is able to play for Scotland again, and wants to play, then he would walk into the side given the ability he has got.[LNB]"He has done well for them in the past."[LNB][LNB][LNB]
