 His first full season with the club was disrupted by injuries and suspensions, however he was still voted midfielder of the year by fans of the club.Johnson was involved in an unusual incident during a derby match at home to Sheffield rivals Sheffield United on 19 October 2008 when he was shown a second yellow card, and subsequently a red card, after being substituted.This occurred after he reacted angrily to his substitution by kicking a water bottle into the home supporters.