‘Mikey can Bag promotion for West Brom with his goals’
West Brom stalwart Conor Townsend believes Celtic loan star Mikey Johnston has been nothing short of a revelation for the club in their quest to win Premier League promotion.
Livewire winger Johnston has banged in six goals in 10 games since joining Championship side Baggies in the January transfer window.
And Townsend is confident if the 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international hit man can keep finding the target, then a return to the top flight for the first time 2021 is most definitely on the cards.
“Mikey Johnston has obviously come in and scored a few goals, he’s been the standout and won us a few games,” said Townsend.
“Everyone has always spoken about how talented he is, but he’s come in and really made his mark, so long may it continue.
“He’s been a great signing for us, as have the other lads we signed in the January transfer window.
“Hopefully, Mikey can keep his run going and keep himself fit.
“We haven’t had anybody who’s scored loads of goals, but since he’s come in he seems to score in most games and they’re not exactly tap-ins either, they’ve been worldies.
Johnston featured in nine Scottish Premier games for the Celts this season and also played in two Champions League game, starting in the club’s 2-1 home win over Feyenoord back in December – but now he has his sights set on the Baggies’ promotion push.
“If he keeps scoring then that’s obviously going to be big help for us,” added Townsend.
“This club historically has been a Premier League club.
“We know the fans expect us to be back in the Premier League.
“As a player for me, personally, to get back to playing at that level would be amazing.”