SETH JOHNSON

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Didn't realise he failed a medical at Boro when he was at Leeds, a bullet dodged for sure given he retired at 28
 
Vaguely remember that.

He looked a fantastic player during his first spell at Derby, but was pretty much permanently injured at Leeds.
 
festa5 said:
Isn't the legend that leeds offered him a stupidly big contract that was met with stunned silence. They thought the reaction was because it wasn't enough so upped the offer even further!
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The story of Johnson's contract negotiations with Leeds have passed into legend, a chilling damnation of Ridsdale's spendthrift regime. It goes as follows: Johnson had been earning £5,000 a week at Derby and his agent told him he wouldn't settle for less than £13,000 a week at Leeds. Ridsdale's opening gambit, however, surprised them both. "Right, I'm sorry, I can only offer you £30,000 a week," he said. Around the table jaws dropped in genuine shock. "Oh, all right then," said Ridsdale, filling the silence, "£37,000."
 
festa5 said:
Isn't the legend that leeds offered him a stupidly big contract that was met with stunned silence. They thought the reaction was because it wasn't enough so upped the offer even further!
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The "story" was he was on 5k at Derby, and they paid 7 Million for him, agent wasn't gonna accept anything less than 13k, Risdales opening offer was £30k, which soon became 37K when met with stunned silence!

Been a few people who have questioned this version of events though, mainly from Risdale's camp I'd imaigine!
 
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