Mikey Johnston claims Celtic have denied him move away

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Celtic forward Mikey Johnston scored twice for Neil Lennon’s side yesterday.

Celtic forward Mikey Johnston has told the Daily Record that he has been blocked from leaving Parkhead on loan in recent years.

Johnston is considered to be one of Celtic’s brightest young talents, but he is yet to get a consistent run of games in the Bhoys’ first-team.

The prospect has made just 12 league appearances for Celtic this term, with some supporters suggesting that he would be best off getting regular action out on loan.

However, Johnston suggests that Celtic have stopped him leaving Parkhead on a temporary basis in recent years.

He said: “People have talked about loan spells a couple of times – and it’s something the club have stopped me from doing.”

Johnston could yet have a big role to play for Celtic next term.

The Scottish youth international scored twice for the Bhoys yesterday, as they beat Hearts 2-1.

Celtic named a young side to play against Hearts, and it was Johnston who really stepped up in front of the Bhoys fans at Parkhead.

Celtic now have just one game remaining this season, when they take on Hearts in the Scottish Cup final.