Johnston has struggled with injuries this season but he's promised fans he is good enough to come back to Celtic Park and put it all behind him.
But the Celtic winger now has his chance to joust with the likes of big-money arrivals Luis Palma and Hyunjun Yang for the right to be a Parkhead wide boy. Johnston heads back to Lennoxtown on a high having struck for Republic of Ireland against Gibraltar on his first competitive outing of the season. It’s been a desperately frustrating start to the campaign for the 24-year-old.
Honduran international Palma was next through the door from Greek side Aris for £3.5m. Both have made an impact since signing with Yang, 21, getting the first crack of a start and four sub appearances in the opening five games of the season. He said: “I am just working my way behind the scenes to try and get my opportunity, the manager has got tough decisions to make. He’s got wingers he’s brought in for a few million and it’s up to me to get into the team. I know what I have to do. Obviously he’s got decisions to make, but ultimately, it’s up to me. I think it’s always tough when you miss pre-season, but I’ve definitely done well in training and I know I’m good enough to play, I just need the opportunity.
With Abada recovering from a quad injury and Maeda having missed Japan’s double-header against Canada and Tunisia, Palma looks in pole position for another start when domestic work begins again for Celtic against Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday. The 23-year-old received a hero's welcome when returning to Honduras to play for his country against Cuba with the nation having also been captivated by his Champions League efforts.
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