Brennan Johnson makes Arsenal derby vow and discusses Spurs shirt number choice
Brennan Johnson revealed a couple of things in a behind-the-scenes video that detailed his switch from Nottingham Forest to Tottenham Hotspur
. Once Spurs have come up against the Blades at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, September 16, they face a very tricky end to the month with the North London Derby and a home encounter with Liverpool on the agenda.
The first North London Derby of the campaign will take place at the Emirates Stadium once again, with Spurs intent on gaining some revenge for their 3-1 defeat at Arsenal last season. Potentially a game Johnson could start if he seizes his opportunity against Sheffield United, the showdown against Mikel Arteta’s men is the fixture he is looking forward to and, most importantly, one he is ready for.
Wearing No.20 at Nottingham Forest but unable to inherit the number at Spurs with Fraser Forster in possession of it, Johnson instead plumped for No.22.
It is a number he does like, however, having previously requested it at the City Ground only to find it was already taken by one of his teammates.
“To be honest when I was at Forest when I first got No.20, I did want No.22 there and one of the boys had it,” he explained “I like the number and I think it’s a nice, clean looking number.”
One Tottenham player who played a part in Johnson’s move to the capital was Ben Davies. Teammates on the international stage, the left-sided defender’s words about the club quite clearly sold the move to the winger.
“I spoke to Ben who said unbelievable things about the club and was really positive with me,” revealed Johnson. “Everyone I’ve spoken to feels like it’s the right time to join the club because it’s on a forward trajectory so I’m really excited to come here now.
