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Highly rated young centre back, who joined the Pitmen in January 2012 from Welsh Premier side The New Saints

London-born Johnson was a product of Chelsea's academy in his formative years, before being released back in 2009. He joined Championship side Derby County in the summer of the same year, signing as a first year professional at Pride Park. He was loaned out midway through the 2009-2010 season to Stafford Rangers, where he enjoyed a successful spell in a three month loan

After being released by Derby in the summer of 2010, he agreed to a permanent deal at Stafford, scoring against the Pitmen in the Chase Cup a couple of weeks before the start of the season. On the pitch, 2010-2011 was a poor campaign for Rangers, as they were relegated from Blue Square Bet North. Johnson's performances had impressed sufficiently, however, for him to be in great demand. He had turned down an approach from AFC Telford United in March, wishing to stay at Marston Road to fight against relegation. He spent a short spell during pre-season at League One side Bury, and was also subject to a contract offer from Belgian side Royal Racing Montegnee

As it was, he eventually struck a deal with The New Saints, who beat off late competition from Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock to sign the defender on a two year deal. However, opportunities were limited in Oswestry, and joined the Pitmen ahead of the club's game at FC United of Manchester after only six substitute appearances in Wales

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