Johnson hits back at fans
12 Feb 2007 - 11:19:45
Bristol City boss Gary Johnson has denied claims of nepotism after his son Lee came under fire from sections of the Ashton Gate faithful during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town.
Johnson turned from villain to hero as he snatched victory away from the Terriers with an equaliser two minutes from time.
Just minutes before, the midfielder had been caught up in a touchline row with a fan calling for him to be taken off.
After scoring, he wheeled away from the congratulations of his team-mates to cup a hand to an ear inviting the applause of the crowd.
Afterwards, father Gary brushed aside the row with the fan, saying: "It was just one idiot who has something on his brain.
"You always get someone who wants to pick on a player and in the dug-out you hear some horrible comments.
"I always pick players on merit and we know the stats of what every player contributes."