What ever happened to Martin Johnson?

Anyone know what he is up to now?

Enjoying is retirement and probably doing a bit of charity work. Same as Cozza I'd imagine.

Last seen in a video tribute to the players leaving London Irish, which was played at the Madjeski at the weekend.

Not sure why they got Jonno, but it can be seen here if anyone is interested:

http://www.london-irish.com/flvpopup.ink?videourl=/uploads/video/Leavers%202012.flv

Tribute to Big bob wasn't it?

The video is about all of the players leaving, but Jonno only talks about the ones with england caps.

Look at him talking about Nick Kennedy!
You hated him Johnson! Don't lie!

He's probably mulling over the SL side and be comparing the slight differences in their choices.

In between bouts of sticking pins into wax effigies of the senior players that let him down. Seriously down.

flankertye wrote:Look at him talking about Nick Kennedy!
You hated him Johnson! Don't lie!

Wasn't Johnson the ONLY coach to cap him?

Thought he got his first cap with ashton?

wiki have him going on NZ tour in 2008 [edit: as his first England involvement]

He's taking part in some charity event in Market Harborough soon. Not sure what or when but it's his home town so I imagine he's hanging out here a fair bit now

mckay1402 wrote:He's taking part in some charity event in Market Harborough soon. Not sure what or when but it's his home town so I imagine he's hanging out here a fair bit now

Ah the place that use's all our tax contributions to do up it's own town centre and spend nothing on our village!!!

which village is that?

mckay1402 wrote:which village is that?

Broughton Astley (past Lutterworth) , one of the biggest villages in Europe. Plenty of tax income for the council!!

Rumour has that MJ apply for the job at the Auckland blues because his wife thought about to move home.

But this why Blues state already this week in the media they want "kiwi" to coach the team.

another - firstly can I commend you on your improving use of English.

Amongst all the figures in English rugby, no-one is more secretive than MJ.

He is the one man who cannot be predicted.

THankyou for the compliment.

I am working hard to match to England.

Rumour has that MJ apply for the job at the Auckland blues because his wife thought about to move home.

But this why Blues state already this week in the media they want "kiwi" to coach the team.

Ironic as had his wife not wanted to see more of the world after the were married he would have never returned to England and the All Blacks would have had the best enforcer of the 90s and 00s instead of England. I think a coaching job rather than a head coaching job would be better for him, keep him out of the headlines and help him to learn his trade a bit more with a mentor like figure (a really experienced head coach).

I think that MJ could be a great TV analyst.

But predominantly I believe that he's essentially a private man who'd rather spend his time nearer the coal face.

anotherworldofpain wrote:THankyou for the compliment.

I am working hard to match to England.

Yes, it must be difficult for someone from the other side of the world.

Have you tried our fush 'n' chups?

anotherworldofpain wrote:Rumour has that MJ apply for the job at the Auckland blues because his wife thought about to move home.

But this why Blues state already this week in the media they want "kiwi" to coach the team.

Let us not forget who he played for as a teenager - http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/people3/oct2010/6/4/johnnopic-212874303.jpg

Let me also say well done on your improvements in English. What country are you from originally?

Yes Johnno did go over to NZ as a an early-day form of academy training. But essentially he came back not only to England. but to Leicestershire.

He still wears trousers that are slightly pull up a bit high at the bottom when sat on a bar stool.

timhen wrote:

anotherworldofpain wrote:THankyou for the compliment.

I am working hard to match to England.

Yes, it must be difficult for someone from the other side of the world.

Have you tried our fush 'n' chups?

Yes thankyou for take the interest. I try from the shop near Marylebourne which suppose be the best in england. And was very nice. Thankyou.

red_stag wrote:

anotherworldofpain wrote:Rumour has that MJ apply for the job at the Auckland blues because his wife thought about to move home.

But this why Blues state already this week in the media they want "kiwi" to coach the team.

Let us not forget who he played for as a teenager - http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/people3/oct2010/6/4/johnnopic-212874303.jpg

Let me also say well done on your improvements in English. What country are you from originally?

Well I was born Japan technically but not live there very much from time the baby because my parent are from Romanian and Croatian. Then I move to Turkey and Croatia while my parents make a work before sent to New Zeeland escape the war and go to the university. But I don't finish there because my English not so good and I am lazy a bit and just swim and playing at rugby and learn to surf. Then I move to Australia for a job but it finish. So I come here in England and make some money.

Like all good stag parties normally the one in charge slips off into obscurity but finds it impossible to shake free from the scandal and shame associated with the events that eventually find their way back to people who really shouldn't have ever found out. What happens in NZ stays in NZ.

Shame as I think MJ did a lot of good work to turn around England´s fortunes that appears to be now well and truly dismissed.

anotherworldofpain wrote:

red_stag wrote:

anotherworldofpain wrote:Rumour has that MJ apply for the job at the Auckland blues because his wife thought about to move home.

But this why Blues state already this week in the media they want "kiwi" to coach the team.

Let us not forget who he played for as a teenager - http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/people3/oct2010/6/4/johnnopic-212874303.jpg

Let me also say well done on your improvements in English. What country are you from originally?

Well I was born Japan technically but not live there very much from time the baby because my parent are from Romanian and Croatian. Then I move to Turkey and Croatia while my parents make a work before sent to New Zeeland escape the war and go to the university. But I don't finish there because my English not so good and I am lazy a bit and just swim and playing at rugby and learn to surf. Then I move to Australia for a job but it finish. So I come here in England and make some money.

Funny, with that accent I could have sworn you were from Romford.

Ey Barney, don't be knocking Romford

Romford is not great distance from Barking.

anotherworldofpain wrote:

timhen wrote:

anotherworldofpain wrote:THankyou for the compliment.

I am working hard to match to England.

Yes, it must be difficult for someone from the other side of the world.

Have you tried our fush 'n' chups?

Yes thankyou for take the interest. I try from the shop near Marylebourne which suppose be the best in england. And was very nice. Thankyou.

I've been there and was a bit disappointed. Although I guess theres a limit to how good fried fish and chips can be...

I prefer a sushi or the stake.

anotherworldofpain wrote:
But I don't finish there because my English not so good and I am lazy a bit and just swim and playing at rugby and learn to surf. Then I move to Australia for a job but it finish. So I come here in England and make some money.

Thats remarkably similar to Danny Ciprianis life story

So any one actually know what Mr Johnson is occupying himself with these days?

He should apply for this
http://www.uksport.gov.uk/jobs/RFU-Communications-Manager-040512
although no doubt will be fighting off stiff competition from The Grey Ghost who has admirable qualifications for the role.

I think there is some mistake here in specify the job.

"Personally champion a team culture where values such as excellence, hard work, service to stakeholders, honesty, integrity and achievement are paramount"

Conflict with this one:

"Strong media relations skills"

But making the serious point I am dismay that they say "An interest in and understanding of rugby is desirable". But certainly this might say "essentially".

anotherworldofpain wrote:

"Personally champion a team culture where values such as excellence, hard work, service to stakeholders, honesty, integrity and achievement are paramount"

I think that lines just in there to make sure Henson doesnt apply