How Accrington fans have reacted to Portsmouth signing right-back Callum Johnson

Callum Johnson is a player who is clearly going to be missed at Accrington.
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That’s if posts on social media are anything to go by, after the right-back completed his move to Pompey.

The highly-rated defender today joined the Blues on a two-year deal, with the club having the option of a third.

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The fee is undisclosed but is believed to be in the region of £200,000, plus add-ons.

Johnson leaves Accy after three successful years – a period that saw him accumulate 119 appearances and become a firm favourite among the Wham Stadium fans.

On Twitter, the Pompey new-boy thanked the Accrington faithful for their support and helping to create some wonderful memories, following his switch to the south coast.

He said: ‘Thank you @ASFCofficial for an unbelievable 3 years I will never forget.

‘You have given me memories that will stay with me forever.

Callum Johnson has signed a two-year deal at Pompey.  Picture: Portsmouth FCCallum Johnson has signed a two-year deal at Pompey.  Picture: Portsmouth FC
Callum Johnson has signed a two-year deal at Pompey. Picture: Portsmouth FC
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‘The Gaffer, Jimmy, John, Holty, the fans and all have been so good to me and I would like to say thank you for everything.’

And the Accrington fans were equally as complimentary as they wished their ex-player all the best at Fratton Park.

They also informed Blues fans they were getting a ‘fantastic’ player who is the ‘best right-back in the division’.

Here's some of the comments posted on Twitter by Accy supporters...

@ihatepol: Fantastic, best rb in the league.

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Thanks Callum for the past 3 years what a fantastic player and hope you smash it at Pompey.

@Howardlee310: Thanks Callum for the past 3 years what a fantastic player and hope you smash it at Pompey.

@sykes2_sykes: He’s a brilliant player who will give everything.

@zoe84055096: I’m gutted, the best defender, going to miss you so much, Callum you was wonderful on the pitch.

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Hope you have a good time. Hopefully we will see each other soon. Best of luck.

@baldy984: A League Two Champion! Should be playing higher than League One but all the best.

@WakefieldDaz: Good luck Callum you did a great job for us.

Any crosses at our place stick over Clayton end roof from now on #league2winner.

@cspeight_npc: Best of luck Callum. Quality player.

@Keil_clitheroe1: All the best Callum, thanks for the success and performances during your time with our club.

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