Mikey Johnston says he simply HAD to leave Celtic on deadline day for the good of his career. But while it was getting frustrating not starting games under Brendan Rodgers, he reckons the Parkhead pressure has him well set to be a West Brom smash hit.
Johnston joined the Baggies on loan on deadline day and after a couple of sub appearances to get him up to speed, he was unleashed from the start by Carlos Corberan against Cardiff last night.
And he repaid his boss within seconds, scoring the opening goal virtually straight from kick-off, converting a Tom Fellows cross to set the tone for a comfortable 2-0 win.
Johnston could return to Celtic in the summer with time still to run on his contract but some impressive early performances have led to a clamour for West Brom to keep him already.