Glen Johnson slams 'sofa experts' who criticised Liverpool after Crystal Palace draw to end title hopes

By John Drayton

Published: 17:50 EST, 5 May 2014 | Updated: 04:21 EST, 6 May 2014

Glen Johnson has reacted angrily to criticism of his defending after Liverpool's crushing capitulation against Crystal Palace.

The Reds somehow let a three-goal lead slip at Selhurst Park - a result that all but ends their Premier League title aspirations.

Damian Delaney and then two Dwight Gayle strikes left Luis Suarez in tears afterwards, but Johnson's mood was altogether more aggressive. 

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Fuming! Glen Johnson hit back at his critics following Liverpool's unbelievable 3-3 draw on Monday night

Fuming! Glen Johnson hit back at his critics following Liverpool's unbelievable 3-3 draw on Monday night

Glen Johnson's aggressive tweets

Down and out: Liverpool looked a beaten team, with almost everybody's heads looking at the floor

Down and out: Liverpool looked a beaten team, with almost everybody's heads looking at the floor

Can't believe it: Luis Suarez left the field in floods of tears at the end of the game against Palace

Can't believe it: Luis Suarez left the field in floods of tears at the end of the game against Palace

 
 

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'Absolutley clueless.....' the first of two tweets read. 'So many sofa experts in this game.... Absolutely no idea about football what so ever! #Jokers'

The right-back received a stream of messages online immediately after Liverpool conceded thrice in 11 minutes in south London on Monday night.

With tensions running high, the England international decided to hit back.

Johnson was also criticised by former Reds' striker Robbie Fowler on Match of the Day, who said: 'He looked shattered after being fantastic going forward all game but he has to better defensively.'

Jamie Carragher took aim at the centre-back pairing of Martin Skrtel and Mamadou Sakho, while manager Brendan Rodgers admitted that his side's chances of winning the league have now vanished, claiming that Manchester City will win their remaining two games against Aston Villa and West Ham this week.

Enlarge   Unbelievable! Dwight Gayle scored twice in the final seven minutes to condemn Liverpool's title hopes

Unbelievable! Dwight Gayle scored twice in the final seven minutes to condemn Liverpool's title hopes

That's that then! Brendan Rodgers admitted that Liverpool's title dreams are now over after a draw at Palace

That's that then! Brendan Rodgers admitted that Liverpool's title dreams are now over after a draw at Palace

 

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Both CP 2nd & 3rd goals came from down LFC right flank ( Johnson ) . Carragher was and probaly still would be a better defender than he ever is. But responsibilty stops with Rodgers. Tactically naieve.

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Johnson simply isn't much good as a defender. ironic considering the position he occupies.

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Glen Johnson as deluded as that absolute wind bag of a manager of theirs. 3-0 up and you blew it. Thats all you need to know Johnson.

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He is and always has been absolute bobbins as a defender..............I guarantee if he goes to the World Cup, he will be at fault for defensive mishaps, and caught out time and time again by clever forward play drifting into the space............Konoplyanka absolutely mullered him for Ukraine

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You blew it

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The only reason Liverpool have done so well is because Man United have done so badly. If Ferguson was still at Man U Liverpool would still be battling for fourth place and would be nowhere near the top of the tale.

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Aaah you poor petal. You really believe that don't you? I'm afraid Mau U will be battling to get back into fourth for a while to come yet mate. Toodle loo

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Liverpool haven't won a title in 24 years. So what's happened this season? Why have suddenly come so close? The reason is because Man United have done so badly. Liverpool have only got two world class players in Suarez and Gerrard. The rest of the them are average.

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I never realised Carragher was only an armchair expert, because he had a good dig at Johnson as well. And from what I saw, it was well deserved.

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He is one of the worst players in the premiership however he seems to think he is blessed with the flair of a Brazilian as he persistently tries to run past people on the wing and they always ends the same; he either falls over or gets tackled. This guy can not get a new contract unless he reduces his ridiculous salary by a good 65percent if not more.

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Perhaps Hazard should have tracked back?

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You'll never walk near the trophy hahaha.All the talk pools fans was giving it before the game and look what happened.Only person ive got sympathy for is Gerrard.Next year united better sort there self out otherwise I will move off my sofa hahah

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