SthMelbRed Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 So, some poor CSA lackie worked on New Year's Day to get his ITC through. Maybe Kone's good to go today, too! Canuckia and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadeau Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 This is exciting! Canuckia and Joe1973 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullion44 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Bright start in the first minute made a nice little run. Alistair being the topic of conversation on sky during an old firm derby is a bit surreal cronaldo7, DeRo_Is_King, johnyb and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) So happy for him to get the start!! Manager most think a lot of him throwing him in an old firm Derby is like nothing he will of experience in pro football!! I’ve been to a few live in my day!! Crazy pressure!! the Azteca would have been similar at national team level!! tbh 3 players Liam has played with start for Celtic 1 on Rangers ryan Kent (Liverpool ) Greg Taylor(kilmarnock ) Matt O’Reilly(spent 4 years together at Fulham) and now AJ!! And the coach of Rangers Michael Beale was his coach at Liverpool u23s… football is a crazy small world Edited January 2, 2023 by spitfire More players lowlander, Watchmen, Xavier. and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullion44 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Juranovic coming on at left back so I guess Alistair gets the full 90 for sure. Unless Celtic have a third right back on the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, scullion44 said: Juranovic coming on at left back so I guess Alistair gets the full 90 for sure. Unless Celtic have a third right back on the bench? 🤣🤣🤣 Edited January 2, 2023 by Califax NVsoccer, scullion44, P-O and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 ummm James Forrest? But - as described - this would be better. Unnamed Trialist, The Real Marc, sebdeserio and 7 others 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I think he's played well so far. No complaints. Joe1973, cronaldo7, scullion44 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullion44 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Hope people arent too harsh on Johnston for that goal. Was a banging finish Canuckia and DeRo_Is_King 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1973 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, scullion44 said: Hope people arent too harsh on Johnston for that goal. Was a banging finish It was Juranovic who was responsible for the mistake. Finish was terrific. Canuckia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Canuckia, Approve My Account Pls, YorkRegionFan and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I watched most of the 2nd half and can describe Johnston's play as tidy, as noted he tracked back well on a few occasions , he just slightly over hit one through ball, sent in a cross that was turned away for a corner and was generally in good positions! He was always available as an option on the wing when Celtic were chasing the game and once they levelled he was in good defensive positions, Celtic TV seemed to rate him! Jack1997, GasPed, lamptern and 15 others 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 hour ago, scullion44 said: Hope people arent too harsh on Johnston for that goal. Was a banging finish Not sure what Johnston could have done on that one other than pressure a bit more. It was a great finish, as you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Didn’t have a chance to watch, but twitter feedback seems to be pretty uniformly positive on him. Having your first game ad a starter and playing 90 in the derby at Ibrox and playing well especially when the guy whose position you’re playing was a starter for the team that finished third at the World Cup is quite the accomplishment. Well done. johnyb, lowlander, canadasoccer20 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiecanuck Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 We all knew Alistair could play at this level. How could you enter that game and not be thinking...OK don't screw up..don't make any major blunders! Considering the pressure of the event, his lack of chemistry and understanding of his team mates, the level of both atmosphere and opposition he did extremely well. He was more conservative at times than he normally would be though. He will grow as a player at Celtic and the fact that they started him right away leads me to believe he will be given every opportunity. Canuckia, DeRo_Is_King, johnyb and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Missed the game unfortunately, but on his thread on Talk Celtic, they're all heaping praise on him and some are saying he was MOTM. Fantastic to hear. dyslexic nam, johnyb, Obinna and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 https://www.celticway.co.uk/news/23223616.alistair-johnston-celtic-first-look-learn/ instant reaction Approve My Account Pls, dyslexic nam, Strait Red and 11 others 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 A few things there, maybe missing some of his touches of course. This is the Rangers TV commentary. Hard not to think there's a guy called Fashion Junior playing. rkomar, cronaldo7, Obinna and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: A few things there, maybe missing some of his touches of course. This is the Rangers TV commentary. Hard not to think there's a guy called Fashion Junior playing. The commentary is still hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 The fact this is like a regular news item now in Canada is so awesome to see. Approve My Account Pls, maccaliam, cronaldo7 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, VinceA said: The fact this is like a regular news item now in Canada is so awesome to see. And on CP24 too which is a Toronto breaking news outlet lol. Whoever's running the show on the web desk today is probably a soccer fan. baulderdash77, johnyb, Corazon and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.D.I.D.A.S. Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 21 minutes ago, Lansdude said: And on CP24 too which is a Toronto breaking news outlet lol. Whoever's running the show on the web desk today is probably a soccer fan. Probably lurks around here too 🤣 Canuckia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Post match interview had AJ explaining how he kept the news of his start from the family back in Canada under wraps. Thought it would be pretty funny, that is, the parents tuning in at 7 AM to be greeted by news of his start. "YAWHHH!" DeRo_Is_King and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 PegCityCam, gator, Corazon and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, VinceA said: How long intil the Celtic fans start thinking thay he will be their future manager or play by play guy? johnyb and gator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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