Richard Johnson

Johnson spent virtually the whole of the 2000-01 campaign recovering from a cruciate ligament injury suffered in the closing stages of the previous season. He made his long-awaited return to the Watford first-team at the end of April when he came off the subs' bench against Tranmere Rovers and returned to the starting line-up for the final game at Burnley.

An experienced central midfield player he possesses a powerful long-range shot and when fully fit is capable of dominating the centre of the park.

Johnson's Watford contract was cancelled in September 2003 before joining Colchester United on non-contract terms the following month then Stoke City on a three-month contract. He then joined Queens Park Rangers in February 2004 in another three-month deal that was subsequently extended to June 2005 but cancelled in December 2004.