Just two matches, and one start, into his Blues career, the deadline-day arrival from Middlesbrough is already a fans’ favourite.
With his second-half cameo against Hull City at the weekend, and his man-of-the-match performance in the victory over Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night, Johnson has made a fine early impression at Eastlands.
Yet, similar to Wayne Rooney, Johnson has a child-like attitude to the game.
“You have got to enjoy playing,” he told the club’s official website.
“I try to play like I am still on the school playground.”
back home
Although born in Sunderland, he joined Newcastle United’s school of excellence as a kid and thrilled to the sight of David Ginola.
It is part of what makes him feel, no matter what stage he is appearing on, that he is still kicking a ball around with his mates back home.
“David Ginola was a big favourite of mine. He was just so good to watch,” said Johnson, who will miss Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Stoke City after playing against Man City for Middlesbrough earlier in the season.
“It is a bit unfortunate that I am cup-tied on Saturday.
“It is a dream for me to play here and it obviously still feels a bit weird.
“But I like it here, especially the nice, big pitch that has so much width to allow me to get at defenders.”
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“I try to play like I am still on the school playground” – Adam Johnson
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