‘Lacking intensity’… Michael Stewart believes one player’s Celtic career could be almost over

Thu 7 December 2023 18:15, UK

Many, many pundits across Scottish football have had their say on whether or not they believe Mikey Johnston will make it at Celtic.

It’s an argument that has raged for seasons now as the 24-year-old limps in and out of the Celtic team due to injury.

But now, with injuries to Daizen Maeda and Liel Abada, Johnston has been given a run in the Celtic team and, so far, has done well.

With Brendan Rodgers demanding more from his winger, BBC pundit, Michael Stewart, believes that Johnston’s time at Celtic is almost up because he lacks one core ingredient.

Stewart said [], “He’s 24 years old now. There’s not going to be many more opportunities if he doesn’t take this one.

“And if he does then Celtic have got a very, very good player on their hands. I think Saturday’s game sums up Mikey Johnston‘s career for me.

“The first half, even though he wasn’t playing, is like Mikey Johnston’s career for the last couple of years, lacking intensity.

“He came out in the second half and he added that to Celtic’s team. And if he can continue to perform like he did in that second half then he’s got a career at Celtic.”

Listen, the debate over Johnston is well-known and doesn’t need to be pored over again. The only thing the winger needs to do now is to put in good performances.

If he does that then all these questions about his Celtic future will disappear. However, with Johnston still contracted to 2026, he may feel he has plenty of time to do just that.

But with Brendan Rodgers looking to trim the squad and Johnston still not able to command regular football at Celtic after eight seasons, maybe the Hoops gaffer will call time on his career sooner rather than later.

In other news, How Brendan Rodgers dealt with Luis Palma annoying him last night vs Hibs

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‘Lacking intensity’… Michael Stewart believes one player’s Celtic career could be almost over