Mikey Johnston

Celtic winger Mikey Johnston has decided to switch his international allegiance to Ireland. The Glasgow-born attacker came through the youth teams with ...

Johnston has had a terrible time in recent seasons with persistent injury problems. A move which will likely not be received well in Scotland, such has been the case with players like Aiden McGeady in the past. Celtic winger Mikey Johnston has decided to switch his international allegiance to Ireland.

Johnston has been capped by Scotland at under-21s level.

[Johnston](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/mikey-johnston) is enjoying his loan stint with Vitoria Guimarães and was to be watched by Kenny in league action in Portugal, however he was an unused substitute against Braga. According to the [Independent](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/celtics-scottish-winger-mikey-johnston-opts-to-play-for-ireland-42365883.html), Johnston will decide to play for Stephen Kenny's side after conversations with the manager over the winter. [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) winger, 23, is eligible to turn out for either national squad with his grandparents hailing from Derry. [Ange Postecoglou.](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) [Scotland](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/scotland-national-team), according to a report. The report claims he has already gone through the proper process to change his decision from blue to green.

CELTIC winger Mikey Johnston is already on loan in Portugal - but he could be ready to make a bold team switch, according to a report.The 23-year-old.

[Abada said: "We can all learn a lot from him](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10300148/liel-abada-celtic-contract-israel-harry-kewell/) because he played in the Premier League and had an amazing career. I just have to work hard and it is very good the way that he looks after us.” [Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/football/) [ Liel Abada](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/who/liel-abada/) has sung the praises of coach [Harry Kewell](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/who/harry-kewell/). [Spain ](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9767284/spain-shortlist-three-venues-scotland-euro-2024/)respectively. [Scotland](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/298595/scotland-football-team/).

The Celtic winger who is currently on loan in Portugal has made it known he's now available for the Irish national setup which he qualifies through the.

Scotland’s decision not to utilise the player is now Ireland’s gain. The Celtic player is very much in contention for the Irish national side for the upcoming international break. The Celtic winger who is currently on loan in Portugal has made it known he’s now available for the Irish national setup which he qualifies through the grandparent rule.

The forward - on loan at Vitoria Guimaraes - had represented Scotland at youth level.

"He has been unlucky with injuries but the good thing is during this pre-season he has been great. Ahead of his temporary Parkhead exit, Postecoglou said of Johnston: "Potentially, we are working with Mikey on that and I think with him there is definitely a talented footballer there but sometimes you just need a different environment to help that happen and I just think for him and his career some time away playing in a different environment, enjoying his football and bringing out all the potential we know he has might suit him. [Celtic](/sport/celtic/) winger Mikey Johnston has decided to switch his international allegiance to Ireland, according to reports.

Former Scotland Under-21 star Mikey Johnston, who is currently on loan in Portugal from Celtic, could be set to switch his international allegiance to ...

[Scotland](/topic/scotland) at under-21 level, is playing his trade in the Portuguese top flight with Vitória Guimarães SC where he has scored three times in 20 appearances, 11 of which have been starts. Despite his obvious talent he has been unable to hold down a starting spot for a sustained period at [Celtic](/topic/celtic) Park with 10 and 18 appearances in the previous two campaigns. [Independent](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/celtics-scottish-winger-mikey-johnston-opts-to-play-for-ireland-42365883.html), the 23-year-old winger has held talks with [Ireland](/topic/ireland) boss Stephen Kenny and undergone the process which would allow him to turn out for the Irish national team on account of his grandparents being from [Derry](/topic/derry).

The 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at Portuguese side Vitoria Guimarães, is eligible to turn out for either national squad with his grandparents ...

The report claims he has already gone through the proper process to change his decision from blue to green. With the Tartan Army he has not been capped at senior level though he has played for the under-19s and 21s. [the Irish Independent](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/celtics-scottish-winger-mikey-johnston-opts-to-play-for-ireland-42365883.html), Johnston has decided to play for Stephen Kenny's side after conversations with the manager over the winter. Johnston has scored once and provided two assists in Portugal since arriving on loan from the Hoops and has featured 14 times in total after making the move. Former Scotland U21 international Mikey Johnston has reportedly opted to switch his international allegiance and play for Ireland over the country of his birth. The Celtic winger, who is currently on loan at Portuguese side Vitoria Guimarães, is eligible to turn out for either national squad with his grandparents hailing from Derry.

CELTIC winger Mikey Johnston is already on loan in Portugal - but he could be ready to make an international team switch, according to a report.The 23.

I just have to work hard and it is very good the way that he looks after us.” The 23-year-old is poised to change direction on his international career and switch his allegiance to Republic of Ireland. CELTIC winger Mikey Johnston is already on loan in Portugal - but he could be ready to make an international team switch, according to a report.

The Parkhead winger has spent the season on loan at Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes.

He deserves unbelievable credit for playing in the first team with Celtic." And back then Johnston made clear he wanted to commit to Scotland, as Gemmill confirmed ahead of the France tournament six years ago. Johnston is reportedly being considering for his first call up in the double-header with Latvia and France this month, after Kenny travelled to Portugal this week with the intention of watching Johnston as he came off the bench against Braga. The 23-year-old is on loan at Vitoria Guimaraes and has impressed in Portugal, helping his club to challenge for the European spots in the Primiera Liga this term. Scotland U21s boss Scot Gemmill was first quizzed about Johnston's possible switch to He said: "The thing with Mikey is that he has been involved in the Scotland set-up for a long time.

Celtic winger Mikey Johnston has opted to play his international football for Ireland rather than Scotland.

[The Independent report](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/celtics-scottish-winger-mikey-johnston-opts-to-play-for-ireland-42365883.html) says the Football Association of Ireland have been aware of Johnston since before he made his Celtic debut in May 2017. Johnston has been out on loan at Portuguese outfit Vitoria de Guimaraes this season, but still has another three-and-a-half years to run on his Celtic deal. Mikey Johnston Ireland decision has been years in the making; Celtic loanee could make rapid debut

Celtic winger Mikey Jonston has declared for the Republic of Ireland after talks with Stephen Kenny over the winter. The Glaswegian is currently on loan at ...

Johnston scored his first goal and brace for his new side in a 3-1 victory over CF Canelas 2010 in October 2022. In March 2023 it was reported that he had switched his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland and qualifies to play for them as his grandparents are from Derry. Johnston scored his first goal for the club in December 2018 in a 3-0 victory over Motherwell. Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou decided to loan Johnston out in order to progress his career. He made his professional debut for Celtic in 2017 in a 4-1 victory over St. He has cited Celtic as his boyhood club.

Mikey Johnston has reportedly agreed to swap allegiances from Scotland to the Republic of Ireland, so let's take a look at what he's all about.

With the U21s in 2018, Johnston was one of the stars at that year's Toulon Tournament in a Scotland team that made it to the semi-finals. The wide forward mostly likes to operate on the left side of attack as a winger but also has plenty of experience on the opposite flank. He was voted as the third best player of the tournament and was included in the team of the tournament. He is far from the first Glasgow ace to do so, as he will follow in the steps of Aiden McGeady and James McCarthy by swapping over to Ireland. At the age of just 18, the boyhood Celtic fan got to make his senior debut for the club in May 2017 when he was brought on during a 4-1 win against St Johnstone. Mikey Johnston has reportedly agreed to swap allegiances from Scotland to the Republic of Ireland, so let's take a look at what he can bring to the national team.

STEPHEN KENNY is set to receive a major boost with the reported recruitment of Mikey Johnston.The Celtic winger - currently on loan at Vitória Guimar.

The year before, he was scoring for the Celtic U19s in the UEFA Youth League in a 3-2 defeat to Man City. He has never played for the senior side, which has allowed for his potential switch. At international level, he has represented Scotland all the way up to U21s, winning 11 caps for the latter. Johnston ended the tournament with three goals, with the third coming in a 6-2 defeat to Bayern Munich. He scored and got an assist in the Bhoys' 3-1 win over Anderlecht, and scored again in the repeat fixture. Prior to this, he had starred for the club's underage set-ups, and proceeded to play in the UEFA Under-19 Youth League in later that year.

Stephen Kenny has confirmed that Mikey Johnston is firmly in his plans for Ireland's Euro 2024 campaign because of a skillset that marks him out from other ...

“The thing for him was to make sure he felt ready himself. “We wanted somebody who would fit in seamlessly with the coaching team and with the players. "He’s done very well with Reading and Stoke, and the U-21 team. He still has improvements, but it’s difficult for any young player to come through at Celtic because the standard is so high.” “He has attributes that, to be honest, we probably don’t have in the squad,” said Kenny today. He’s played a lot of big games and some good European games for Celtic.

Stephen Kenny has backed new recruit Mikey Johnston to play a big role in Ireland's Euro 2024 qualification campaign. The Celtic winger is currently on-loan ...

I think there is a pathway now, obviously Keith Andrews went from the Under-17s with Ireland to the Under-21s and then the senior international team. He will be a good addition.” He's played a lot of big games and some good European games for Celtic,” said the Ireland boss. But I don’t see that as a difficulty. John has great humility as a person. He was just starting off in his coaching journey. Looking ahead to this month’s international camp, he added: “I'm hoping that he's an option. Aaron Connolly of course is ruled out with a foot injury.” I would have expected the paperwork to be done. “The difficulty for John [O’Shea] was that he played with some players who are still in the squad. Everyone else is ok. “Celtic signed a lot of players and they've obviously been very successful, so he's had a period at Vitoria where he has played the majority of games.

The Celtic winger, who is currently on loan at Vitória de Guimarães, is expected to defect from Scotland despite representing his homeland up to U21 level.

“Celtic signed a lot of players and they've obviously been very successful, so he's had a period at Vitoria where he has played the majority of games. He had a calf operation and lost a full year of his career, which was difficult for him. And he's a dribbler, someone who has a lot of talent but unfortunately he missed out for a full year injured.

Manager expected to bring 23-year-old straight into squad as FAI wait on final paperwork from Fifa.

“The thing for him was to make sure he felt ready himself. He’s had experience with the younger players as well. I expect him to be important and very much be involved in the campaign ahead.” “It was important that when John Eustace left [to become Birmingham City manager] we didn’t want to rush an appointment. “He has a good way about him coaching. “Mikey has attributes that, to be honest, we probably don’t have in the squad,” said Kenny.