Seth Johnson (footballer)
association football player from England (born 1979)
Seth Art Maurice Johnson (born 12 March 1979) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career
Johnson attended Westcliff Primary School and Dawlish comprehensive in Devon, and played for the local Dawlish youth side. He was spotted by Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi on a pre-season tour of Devon. He moved to Cheshire, attended Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and began his career as a trainee with Crewe, turning professional in 1996. A hard-working midfielder, Johnson's potential led Premier League team Derby County to offer £3 million for his signature in 1999. The transfer went through, but Johnson's loyalty to Crewe meant he insisted on staying to help their relegation fight, delaying his move to Derby by two months. In the end, Crewe avoided relegation by a single point.
His continued progress led to a solitary appearance for England, against Italy in November 2000, and further interest in his services. Leeds United ultimately paid £7 million to acquire Johnson on 16 October 2001, but a series of severe injury problems restricted him to just 54 league appearances in four years at the club. When Johnson returned to full fitness, Leeds decided not to play him to reduce their liability for transfer fees to Derby.
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