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Celtic fans react on Twitter to Mikey Johnston’s performance

Mikey Johnston of Celtic runs at James Tavernier and Joe Worrall of Rangers during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premier League between Celtic and at Ibro...
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Celtic youngster shone in Glasgow Cup final.

Mikey Johnston of Celtic runs at James Tavernier and Joe Worrall of Rangers during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premier League between Celtic and at Ibrox Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Glasgow,...

Celtic youngster Mikey Johnston was a class apart in the Glasgow Cup final.

The 20-year-old scored a terrific free kick to follow up Jack Aitchison’s opener.

Johnston has first team experience already and his performance for Celtic’s under-20s last night showed it won’t be long until he was back in the side.

His first team progress had been hurt by Brendan Rodgers playing him out of position as a striker in the Old Firm derby loss in December.

Johnston last night was in his natural position out on the wing and he thrived.

26th December 2017, Dens Park, Dundee, Scotland; Scottish Premier League football, Dundee versus Celtic; Celtic's Mikey Johnston and Cammy Kerr on the ball

This was the latest in a series of impressive performances from Johnston for the development squad over the past few weeks.

A recall before the end of the season could be possible, especially if Celtic can wrap up the league title as soon as possible.

Here is a look at how Celtic fans reacted on Twitter to Johnston’s performance…