I could not make sense of why we signed Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan from Southampton in the last days of the 2019 summer transfer window. He played in Mikey Johnston’s position, a prospect I had great hopes for. Just days later, Mikey was a star at Ibrox, winning possession (albeit without much difficulty) and setting up Odsonne Edouard for the opening goal.
Mohamed proved to be an important part of yet another treble in our second nine-in-a-row season, whereas the Celtic coaches saw gaps in Mikey’s play I had missed.
It has been five years since Mikey made his debut, so long, perhaps, that we have lost sight of the fact he is only 23 and missed much of the intervening period through injury. Jota we more readily think of as young, although the Portuguese is three weeks older.
I’m not prepared to write Mikey off. He has an ability to switch left-to-right and back better than anyone else in the squad at the moment (including Jota). His battles with form and end product have been common among wingers for decades and are not fatal to a successful career.
With three years left on his contract, he needs regular football and encouragement. Celtic have to learn how to convert this level of natural talent into a successful career, even if it means sending them out for a period.
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BelmontBrian, my Irish estate is a few fields in Roscommon near Elphin. When we get offered Dembele Dollars for said land you and The Drummer will be very welcome on my cruise ship CELTIC 1967.
SAINT STIVS on 28TH JULY 2022 8:27 PM
I did wonder when you were going to snap 😂
How’s the ego. 😜
WEEFRATHETIM
Sorry for your loss.
HH
BRRB, if you can find the farm, you’re welcome. There’s always a bottle of Bacardi in. Lol. HH
JACKIEMAC, just have to get on with it kiddo. Thanks. HH
PRESTONPANS BHOYS on 28TH JULY 2022 8:34 PM
SAINT STIVS on 28TH JULY 2022 8:27 PM
I did wonder when you were going to snap 😂
How’s the ego. 😜
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lol.
would have been a header in a real life stting.
ha.
annoying cnut
WEEFRA, Bacardi? Awe naw, I’ll stick to beer mate. 😁
SCULLYBHOY, thanks for that comment.
SCULLYBHOY. Oops, HH.
BRRB, listen you, when there’s nothing else, Bacardi will do. Lol. HH
Sligo 2 up
Weefrathetim
I have really mised you from here and have thought about you many times wondering how you were.
So, I am so sorry to hear your sad news on your return and that you cannot get to the games now.
If you have lurked over the years you will know that this place is often more fractious than uplifting now but your presence will brighten it up again.
Just a bit of fun, here is my selection for Sunday.
Not the game but the after match celebrations.
PHILBHOY
PARK ROAD 67
DAVID66
AN TEARMAN
LEGGY
TLT
GFTB
MAGUA
TONY ROME
BIG JIMMY (aka Charlie Nick)
BRRB (apparently, fast as f**k)
HH
Brian
My welcome back to CQN has been quite remarkable. Thank each and every one of you so much. It’s actually quite touching. HH
WEEFRA, that’s me telt. 😂. I’ll find your place and tell you tales of my derring do as a younger man. If that doesn’t make you empty the bottle of Bacardi nothing will. 😂😂
Weefrathetim
May I add my condolences for your loss and welcome you back.
BRRB
The Drummer and I will gladly take up your offer, however, we deeply want to visit Buncrana, Co. Donegal, home of my Granda, Willie McGowan.
HH
HRVATSKI JIM, thanks for that. I think the last time I seen you was at the farm???. I hope you and the family are well. And yes, I have lurked the whole time I was away and cannot believe the tripe some posters spout. I’ll just add to it. Lol. HH
BelmontBrian, they are an absolute shower. Apart from me.
GENE
Thank you so much. HH
BRRB, cannie come quick enough. Lol. HH
Is there no end to this folly?
St Stivs,
Well,I warned you.
:-)))))))
Easy wound up though.
Sligo score a second.3 nil on aggregate.
BRRB
How dare you, a fine selection IMHO.
Just mention SNP and his Unionist sixth sense kicks in and he is on like a shot
Motherwell.
An absolute embarrassment for Scottish football.
TT
Jeepers Sligo lead 2 nil on night, 3 nil overall, game in injury time.
That is unbelievable.
Was reading on twitter recently that the “flat earth society” are claiming to have members from every corner of the globe. Seriously. HH
The cult seems to be morphing into a mutual admiration society (there’s another more descriptive term comes to mind, but I wouldn’t want to lower the tone of the site by using it, though given the egregious breach of language rules earlier today that might be difficult).
Well done sligo.
Goodnight all
Motherwell were shocking ,not interested .
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Weefra
welcome back mhate .
WEEFRATHETIM on 28TH JULY 2022 8:58 PM
Very good.
Sorry to read of your bereavement.
But good to see you back posting.
Wee Fra
Condolences on your loss. It is good to see your words on here, though.
Standard in League of Ireland isn’t as bad as many think,
However never expected them to turn over Motherwell.
St. Patrick’s game gone into extra time.
Motherwell were shocking tonight and their fans will be in trouble for throwing objects on the pitch after the late goal that made it 3:0 on agg.
Can’t see the manager lasting long.
VOGUEPUNTER
Thank you, good to be back. HH
Wee Fra:
Take care,keep safe and WELCOME BACK.