A divisive figure among the Celtic support, Mikey Johnston was heavily involved in the Hoops’ 4-0 thrashing of DC United last night.
The attacker came on at half-time and played up top. While he scored a simple tap-in and looked sharp, Johnston’s cameo was reflective of his Celtic career as a whole; after showing initial promise, he eventually disappointed.
Indeed, after the 25-year-old got his goal, he had the opportunity to get another, but he missed his penalty.
Then a few minutes later, after putting a woeful corner into the box, the Ireland internationalist shanked a cross into row z.
Finding consistency is the key for Johnston. He was terrific at West Brom last season once he got into his stride but at his boyhood club, it seems there is a stumbling block preventing him from unlocking his true potential.
A complete performance against DC would have gone a long way in putting him higher up in Brendan Rodgers’ thoughts, but Johnston couldn’t make the grade.
It remains to be seen what lies ahead for him in the season ahead.
He has to play for the team grabbing a ball for penalty I don’t like it puts pressure on you unless you are told if your on you take the penalty font grab the ball it’s what mikey all about he is not a team player he won’t pass even though a team mate is in a better position it’s going to cost him a place in the club cause the managers he has worked for at the club do not trust him to do the things he’s told he’s a maverick and has maybe two games to stay at the club he no doubts has a love of even if he goes he will be when he retires man a celtic man if he only plays less selfish way he will be a great player for Celtic and Rodgers mikey read this please and be a Celtic legend
Jack, read this please, and take a breath.
Full stops, commas. Heard of them?