Shrimpers defend Johnson decision: 'Jemal had not adhered to the club's rules on discipline'

20 December 2011 13:08
MK Dons, Aldershot Town, AFC Wimbledon: Southend United have opted to end the contract of former MK Dons winger Jemal Johnson Monday, and subject to appeal, that will end his short four month stay with the club.

JJ: To appeal or not to appeal

Shrimpers wideboy Jemal Johnson continues to be on bail following the incident at the Faces nightclub Ilford, and is due to report back to the police on Thursday, January 26th.

JJ was in the starting line-up just a couple of times since his summer tarnsfer to the Essex boys after a year in Bulgaria while also coming on as a sub on five occasions.

However, many believe he has been shabily treated by the powers-that-be at Roots Hall after fellow winger Ryan Hall was convicted for affray last March, an even served a night in Chelmsford jail, following an incident at the club’s Christmas party.

Time for the legendary club source to make an appearance, and justify the Shrimpers stance.

They told www.echo-news.co.uk: “There are so many differences between the cases. For a start Jemal was out drinking just 36 hours before a game and that was deemed as unacceptable by the football management. There had also been incidents when Jemal had not adhered to the club’s rules on discipline.”

Poor old JJ, and with the club also talking to the players union the PFA before making the decision any appeal is looking increasingly unlikely to succeed.

Will the case ever get to court?

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The Johnstone Files

Personal information Full name Jemal Jermaine Johnson[1] Date of birth 3 May 1985 (1985-05-03) (age 26) Place of birth Paterson, New Jersey, United States Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Playing position WingerStriker 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).

(Full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemal_Johnson)

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