Johnson ready for contract talks

Lee Johnson: time to talk contracts

LEE Johnson expects to properly discuss terms over a new contract soon.

Promised a new deal by Simon Corney recently, Athletic’s manager says he has not had the opportunity to examine the proposal.

“We have yet to properly sit down and talk about it,” said Johnson, who is this week preparing his side for an FA Cup second-round home clash with Mansfield Town on Saturday.

“There is a lot going on and I am really excited about it all. There are a lot of plans being put into place. We are at about stage two of 10 in getting that going.”

Athletic have been in good form lately under their young manager, who used the emergency loan deadline day last week to bring in two more players.