Bruno Johnson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bruno Johnson | ||
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| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -1986 | Melchester University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986-1991 | Melchester Rovers | ||
| National team | |||
| ?-1986 | England Youth | 3 | (?) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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Bruno Johnson was a fictional footballer who appeared in the comic strips in the British boys' comic Roy of the Rovers during the 80s and 90s. He was a defender, playing for Melchester Rovers. He first appeared in the strip in 1986.
Career
Club
Spotted as a student playing for Melchester University, Johnson was vital part of the rebuilding after Basran. He debuted against Deans Park in 1986.
A powerful and dominant black defender, Johnson was being tipped for international honours, when he shocking decided to retired and return to his studies in 1991.
International
Bruno had 3 England Youth caps as stated in 1986. His ambition was to win a full England senior cap.
- National Teams:
England U21 - England Youth: 3 full international appearances.
Style of play
He played as centre back, a tall and dominant defender.
Legacy
Personal life
He was engaged in 1986 and lived in a 3-bedroom town house in Melchester. Eventually had a successful career as a session musician. He was a fanatic Birmingham City supporter, and couldn't digest their 1986 relegaion.
According to Bruno:
- Football childhood hero: Colin Todd
- Favourite current player (86/87): Terry Butcher
- Biggest infulence on career: Roy Race, Blackie Gray
- Favourite other club (86/87): Birmingham City
Honours
All of these records are fictional of course, and only date as far as 2000, the last fully completed season of the comic strip.
League
- Premier League (including (Old) First Division): 2 titles
- 1987–88, 1991–92
Cups
- FA Cup: 1
- 1990
- League Cup: 1
- 1987
International
- Summer International Tournaments: 9
- Vienna 1986, Crete 1989, Japan 1990
