Mikey Johnston buries Celtic curse as reborn winger hits mighty West Brom milestone
dailyrecord.co.ukMikey Johnston's time at Celtic was dogged by injuries. But the reborn winger has been given a new lease of life at West Brom.Johnston, 25, looked poised to become the next big thing at Parkhead after a dazzling debut against St Johnstone in 2017.
But the luckless academy graduate's Hoops career failed to catch fire after being plagued by fitness and injury issues.. Highly-rated by Brendan Rodgers, the skilful attacker was farmed out on loan to the Baggies last season and immediately lit up the English Championship, winning Player of the Month in March 2024.
After seven goals in 18 appearances, Johnston quickly became a fans' favourite at the Hawthorns. And his impressive form convinced the Albion to shell out £3million to land him permanently in the summer.
Despite becoming a scapegoat among some Hoops fans, Johnston penned an emotional farewell to his boyhood club by saying: "It’s hard to say goodbye.
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