Mikey Johnston has just scored a brilliant goal for West Bromwich Albion away at Plymouth Argyle to put the Championship challenges 2-0 up at Home Park. It’s the kind of goal that Celtic supporters all know that Mikey is capable of scoring but seemed to be incapable of achieving after showing all that promise and ability earlier in his Celtic career before injuries and then anxiety to hold.
22nd March 2023 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland: International Football Friendly, Republic of Ireland versus Latvia Mikey Johnston of Ireland thanking the fans after the full time whistle ActionPlus Peter Fitzpatrick
After a loan spell in Portugal last season, Mikey returned to Celtic in the summer but was once again hampered by yet another injury, this time to his back. He recovered and as the injuries elsewhere in the squad opened the door, Mikey was given plenty of opportunity to make an impact in the busy run of fixtures in December.
That didn’t work out, and a loan spell at WBA, aiming for the play-offs, snapped up the Republic of Ireland international winger. And they must be delighted with everything he’s done so far with yet another goal and this time a belter. have a watch…