What might have been lost in the haze as we secured the win that takes us 12 points clear at the top of the league looking down on theRangers, is the fact that Alistair Johnston made his home debut today. The Canadian has slotted in at right-back and looks as if he’s been playing there for all his life.
After his push into the deep end at Ibrox, the young man looks a very astute signing already as we look to take this current Celtic team to the next level – both at home and abroad. Alistair was impeccable at the home of our rivals last Monday and he provided grit, determination and calmness with a very assured derby display.
Alastair Johnston of Celtic arrives prior to the during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC at on January 07, 2023. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Being included in the side today by Ange Postecoglou, the 24-year-old impressed once again; with Simon Donnelly putting his name forward along with eventual winner, Reo Hatate for the Dafabet Man of the Match award this Saturday. He was unlucky in all honesty not to come away with the prize and was beaten by a man in red-hot form.
The Celtic supporters have been raving about Ally Johnston’s display again on Twitter and some reckon he is going to be a major leader in the future for us. It’s hard to disagree with that assertion as he looks every bit as vocal and authoritative as Joe Hart, Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers. The more leaders out there, the better it is for this club.
Take a look at some of the reaction:
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