Mikey Johnston

2023 - 3 - 27

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French boss Didier Deschamps namechecks Mikey Johnston (thecelticstar.com)

There must always be a sense of being out of sight and therefore out of mind when a Celtic player moves out on loan from Celtic.

Now with the possibility of a first start for his country, Johnston has a chance to prove Deschamps right to namecheck the Celtic winger as a threat to his star-studded French side. Opinions on Mikey Johnston certainly vary amongst the Celtic support, but in truth there is only one man the Celtic winger needs to convince. “There is a new generation with new players, Ferguson poses a threat – he is a good player, Johnston, as well, has joined the team, it is a mix of young and experience.

Mikey Johnston opens up on 'honest conversation' with Celtic boss ... (67 Hail Hail)

The on loan Celtic winger's candid conversation with Ange Postecoglou as the young Irishman ponders future at the club.

I don’t want to sit on the bench. I just want to feel important.” “Opinions on me weren’t accurate and I wanted to change that. In any job and in any walk of life that is what people value the most. It lets you know where you stand, expectations and most importantly, it also helps build trust. “I have had a lot of starts, a lot of games, a lot of consistency, which is what I needed.

Mikey Johnston on France watch list as Celtic star catches the eye of ... (Scottish Daily Record)

In-form Mikey Johnston has been namechecked by France boss Didier Deschamps ahead of their EURO 2024 qualifier on Monday. The World Cup winner insists he's ...

The world superstar said: "He's a good striker, an important striker for that team. Ireland are known for being direct and vertical in how they play but of what I’ve seen in recent games they are capable of playing the ball along the ground as well.” Deschamps said: “There is a new generation with new players, Ferguson poses a threat – he is a good player, Johnston as well has joined the team, it is a mix of young and experience.

Celtic winger Mikey Johnston namechecked as France boss and ... (Football Scotland)

The attacker could now be rewarded with his first international start in tonight's Euro 2024 qualifier with France. And his cameo bow appears to have caught the ...

"They have a reputation for playing a physical style but they also play a lot of good football, so it is not going to be easy for us. But he is a good player. Of course he is an important striker for the Ireland team but we hope tomorrow we do our job. "But our team is different too. And his cameo bow appears to have caught the attention of 2018 World Cup-winning manager Deschamps. Deschamps said: “There is a new generation with new players, Ferguson poses a threat – he is a good player, Johnston as well has joined the team, it is a mix of young and experience.

France World Cup hero pinpoints Celtic forward as Ireland danger ... (Glasgow Times)

France national team boss Didier Deschamps has highlighted Celtic winger Mikey Johnston as one of the attacking threats for Ireland.

So obviously he holds his court and his rules in place. "The style of football will attract a lot of Premier League interest. "Listen, he’s been brilliant for the football club. "He won’t let journalists or anyone bully him. "I spoke to a few of the boys and I don’t think he’s the most social, a bit standoffish. "But our team is different too.

Vitória SC boss predicts new Celtic 'status' for Mikey Johnston (HeraldScotland)

MIKEY JOHNSTON will have 'another status' when he returns to Celtic in the summer, with his manager at loan club Vitória SC, Moreno Teixeira...

I don’t want to sit on the bench. I had quite a bad time with injuries in the last couple of years. “I was not mistaken: he has skill, speed and fits easily into any tactical system.

Mikey Johnston handed Celtic 'another status' verdict as 'valuable ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Celtic have been told Mikey Johnston will return to Parkhead at the end of the season 'with another status' as Vitoria Guimaraes boss Moreno Teixeira lauded ...

“He has three goals and three assists in 22 games played by Vitória SC, which is already a very good record for someone playing for the first time in the Portuguese Liga, one of the most competitive in Europe. “Naturally he should improve some aspects and he knows what they are, but I am not at all surprised by his call to the Republic of Ireland. “I have had a lot of starts, a lot of games, a lot of consistency, which is what I needed. On his own future, he confessed that he just wants to play regularly and feel important. Tiexeira is convinced Johnston is now making huge strides in his development and believes the 23-year-old still has a future in the Scottish Premiership under [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) after grasping his Vitoria opportunity. He is growing in every way, becoming more and more useful for the team.

Mikey Johnston Celtic 'new status' predicted as Vitoria boss details ... (Football Scotland)

Mikey Johnston will have a new status at Celtic as a result of his progress on loan at Vitória Guimares. That's the opinion of their manager Moreno Teixeira ...

He reckons he has shown a maturity and good tactical know how which could stand him in good stead when he returns to [Ange Postecoglou's](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) side. “I was not mistaken: he has skill, speed and fits easily into any tactical system. The 23-year-old has three goals and three assists in 22 appearances and recently impressed on his Republic of Ireland debut after changing his allegiance from [Johnston](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/mikey-johnston). [Scotland.](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/scotland-national-team) [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) as a result of his progress on loan at Vitória Guimares.

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