Mikey made a major impact and deserves praise, but he’s still got plenty to do

Mikey made a major impact and deserves praise, but he’s still got plenty to do make it at Celtic…

Mikey Johnston has had a torrid time the past few weeks. His performance recently against Hearts was abysmal and kind of summed up his time at Celtic. Not physically strong and zero end product. It was roundly cheered around Celtic Park when it was announced he was subbed at half time during that very game. It must have affected him deeply. To put it simply, it couldn’t have been very nice.

But that’s football, and part and parcel of playing for a big club like Celtic. Not only do you have to be talented, you have to be mentally strong. It’s that plain and simple. For me at least Mikey isn’t good enough to wear a Celtic shirt. Thats my view and tens of thousands of others share this honest assessment, although a few minds may have been changed yesterday.

You must give him credit however for his part in our victory yesterday. He looked sharp in his short time on the field and he of course scored two important goals. You could see in his face that it was a mixture of relief and delight when he celebrated both his goals. His facial expressions were indicating a get it up you to the supporters, and you can kind of excuse him for that.

But he needs to produce that form on a regular basis if he wants to be considered good enough to play for this club, and I’m afraid he’s still not got it in him to succeed.