In the aftermath of a brilliant performance that saw Mikey Johnston score within the first 30 seconds for West Brom against Cardiff City, the on-loan Celtic winger took to Instagram to celebrate the victory and hint at the challenges ahead with a simple message: “+3 another big one on Friday.”
Scott Sinclair and Jeremie Frimpong, both of whom shared the dressing room with Johnston at Celtic, were among the first to react, sending fire emojis to signify their approval and support for their former teammate’s achievements.
Sinclair, whose own spell at Celtic was marked by dazzling performances and crucial goals, knows too well the significance of making an impact. Meanwhile, Frimpong, currently shining at Bayer Leverkusen and riding high after scoring against Bayern Munich last weekend, represents the flourishing career paths Celtic talents can pursue.
Karamoko Dembele, a former Celtic youth prospect, also chimed in, adding to the chorus of support for Johnston.
Johnston’s post and the subsequent interactions underline the enduring legacy of Celtic’s influence on its players. As Frimpong dazzles in the Bundesliga, becoming one of European football’s most exciting prospects, and Sinclair continues to support his former teammate, the spirit of Celtic remains vibrant and alive in their thoughts.
Mikey has a short period of time to show he is worth a full time deal at West Brom. We hope he does the business. The Celtic winger’s parkhead tenure appears to be nearing its end.
