Mikey Johnston looks like a class act at West Brom, but sadly he has no future at Celtic…
Republic of Ireland Squad Training, FAI National Training Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 22/3/2024 Mikey Johnston Photo Ryan Byrne
Mikey Johnston continues to impress in the English Championship with West Bromwich Albion and is currently in Dublin on international duty with Ireland.
The Celtic winger joined the Midlands club on a loan deal until the end of the season and has become an instant hit with the supporters at the Hawthorns. He’s scored a few cracking goals – six in total – and added a few assists and looks a totally different player free from the pressures that being a Celtic player brings.
Mikey is a talented player, that isn’t in doubt, but his lack of consistency along with his injury problems have made sure his career as a Celtic player is coming to an end. He is 25 next month and he made his first team debut seven years ago. He’s never been a first team regular, but not for the lack of chances and despite this he’s never ever lived up to his early promise.
Republic of Ireland Squad Training, FAI National Training Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 22/3/2024 Will Smallbone and Mikey Johnston. Photo INPHO/Ryan Byrnex RB1
His lack of physique, his inconsistency and his mental toughness have let him down, and to be a Celtic player you have to have all these attributes. Unfortunately for Mikey his time at Celtic looks like it’s coming to an end despite many predicting that his fantastic performances for West Brom could earn him a Celtic reprieve.
Hopefully those good showings can get the club a decent fee for his services. I’ve nothing against Mikey as I think he’s a decent lad, but it’s best for all concerned if he moved on in the summer. He probably is thinking that himself.
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