Call me St Johnstone but I was almost Densy
DENNY JOHNSTONE could have been pulling on a Dark Blue jersey in today’s Tayside derby.
But the former Celtic and Birmingham striker insists he had already set his sights on a move to Perth. St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright tried to get the hitman when left the Hoops three years ago.
The lure of England proved too strong but the Saints gaffer kept tabs on Johnstone and moved to snap him up on loan from Colchester United.
Johnstone, 22, said: “I didn’t know at the time the manager had tried to get me when I was at Celtic.
“He only told me during talks and that was a massive influence on my decision. It’s a big factor when you know the manager really wants you.
“I think there could have been some interest in me from Dundee. But I heard about St Johnstone’s interest early on so this was the club I wanted to come to. I had my mind set on coming here.
“The boys have been first class – it feels like I’ve been here a lot longer than just three weeks.”