“Sell him” – Former Celts damning verdict of young Hoops star

I don’t think Celtic are in a place where they can just sell first team stars at the moment.

Apart from the obvious of Vasilis Barkas, Boli Bolingoli and Albian Ajeti, every other Celtic player will be crucial to the Hoops chances of winning back the title this season.

Every other player apart from Mikey Johnston if you were to listed to former Celtic striker, Frank McAvennie.

Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie reckons Celtic need to part ways with the tricky winger as he is just not cutting it at Celtic Park, “This has been going on for years now.

“People have been waiting for Johnston to take that next step and he just hasn’t done it.

“I know he’s had injuries but he has never even looked like he will do it.

“I think a move away has to be the best thing for him now. He does have talent.

“I just think he’s in the gap where he isn’t good enough for Celtic but is still a talented boy.

“He’s barely getting a game and when he does play he is really struggling.

“Sell him. I would like to see him moved on for the benefit of his own career.

“Ange gave him a chance with Jota out and he’s not done anything.

“Some fans might disagree but he’s simply not good enough for what Ange is trying to build.”

I think McAvennie is being overly harsh here. Johnston has had a terrible time with it with injury and is clearly lacking in confidence.

It’s probably just as well Frank wasn’t in charge when Callum McGregor or Ryan Christie where first n at the club.

Both these players took time to settle and make their mark in Celtics first team.

People should be mindful of that when it comes to casting aspersions on the young Scot.