ALISTAIR JOHNSTON has but to set foot in Glasgow however he has already been in comparison with Celtic royalty.
We had been first to let you know how the Hoops had been monitoring the Canada World Cup star forward of them clinching a switch this week.
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The suitable sided defender with the ice hockey background has turned heads along with his performances within the World Cup for Canada, regardless that their journey completed early.
And now a former RANGERS star has in contrast the Celtic new boy to all-time Hoops nice Danny McGrain.
Canada worldwide and former Ranger star Colin Miller likes what he sees – to the extent that he is ditched his membership allegiances to want the star all one of the best within the different aspect of Glasgow.
He advised the Every day File: “I’ve seen quite a lot of Alistair and I like what I see.
“He’s all the things you’d anticipate in a contemporary full-back.
“He actually enjoys becoming a member of within the assault, is fast and aggressive as hell and can get caught into challenges.
“He has a terrific angle, a really humble man and is sensible too.
“I requested a few workers members this week what he was like they usually stated he is a superb group mate, only a good lad to have across the dressing room.
“I’m certain he’ll swimsuit an Ange Postecoglou group.
“He’s very constant. The very fact Celtic keep quite a lot of possession on the ball then it’s vital he’s clear with the ball. And he’s.
“Does he remind me of anybody? Danny McGrain. And also you gained’t get significantly better than that.
“I don’t need to get too far forward of myself as a result of we’re talking a few Celtic legend.
“But when he comes remotely near Danny’s stage then the Celtic followers might be delighted.
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“As a lot because it breaks my coronary heart to say it due to my allegiance to Glasgow Rangers, I hope Alistair does properly in Scotland and I believe he’ll. I simply hope his group doesn’t achieve this properly!”
The one potential draw back Miller can see, is the expertise of taking within the Glasgow goldfish bowl.
He stated: “Alistair’s solely 24 and, whereas I’m very constructive about him, the massive check might be whether or not he can deal with going from enjoying in entrance of 15-18,000 in Montreal to the goldfish bowl that’s Glasgow.
“As everyone knows the Celtic and Rangers supporters could be fairly unforgiving at occasions when gamers aren’t enjoying properly.
“Nothing prepares you for it. I solely performed seven occasions for Rangers however the stress that’s on you each single day to be sure you flip up and produce the products be it in coaching, a reserve recreation or for the primary group is unimaginable.
“That depth is at all times there. However I believe his temperament, his angle, will assist him settle rapidly. I simply have a intestine feeling about this one. He might be an excellent signing.”
