Celtic expert: Alistair Johnston told to 'get better' after confirmed news

Celtic expert: Alistair Johnston told to 'get better' after confirmed news

Frank McAvennie

Celtic and West Ham legend Frank McAvennie joined the Football Insider stable in June 2020 and has not disappointed with his own brand of unique punditry. He loves talking football almost as much as he loved scoring goals, and still has close links in the dressing room at Parkhead.

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Frank McAvennie has told Alistair Johnston he will "need to get better" when he starts playing for Celtic.

But, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Hoops striker said he is excited by any player Ange Postecoglou chooses to sign.

On Saturday (3 December), the Celts confirmed the signing of the 24-year-old from CF Montreal.

The right-back put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Parkhead club.

The 27-year-old's contract runs until 2026 but has rejected a new deal and is willing to listen to offers from elite clubs.

The pair faced off against one another in Canada's World Cup game against Croatia last week (27 November), before Johnston's move was confirmed.

The Croatians came from behind to knock Canada out of the competition with a 4-1 victory.

After watching Johnston's performances at the World Cup, McAvennie suggested the defender still has some work to do.

"He will need to get better because Canada got absolutely battered down that side," he told Football Insider.

"He is a decent player, he did very well especially when they were on the attack in the first game. He just went for it.

"That is where he was different class and that is the kind of game Celtic play.

"I am looking forward to anyone who comes in because Ange has the Midas touch."

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