You can hear it in Mikey Johnston's voice. He's far more relaxed than he ever was at Celtic. He sounds content, comfortable - and happy.And no wonder.
Because as the sun splits the sky in Guimaraes, his outlook suddenly looks a lot brighter. When he left Celtic last summer, the future appeared bleak.
Injuries and a lack of game time meant there was a dark cloud hanging over him when he arrived in Portugal. But not now.It’s clear that Johnston is a different person - and player - to the one Ange Postecoglou sent on his way.
Gone are the stresses of Glasgow and everything that’s part of the Old Firm gig. At Vitoria Guimaraes, he’s been given space to breathe.
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