Alistair Johnston Reflects on Scoring Form, Credits ‘Size 11 Feet’ for Goal

Alistair Johnston of Celtic, reflecting on his significant scoring output this season, expressed humility, stating, “I’m getting really lucky!” The Canada international scored for the second consecutive match, breaking through a resilient Dundee defense on Wednesday evening, which helped secure a 2-0 victory for Celtic. This goal brought Johnston’s season total to four, a notable achievement for a right-back, positioning him among the top scorers in the Premiership. Only Pape Habib of Aberdeen and Benjamin Kimpioka from St Johnstone have recorded more goals. Johnston commented to Celtic TV, “I just seem to go in to the six-yard box once or twice a game and it keeps falling to me.” Regarding the goal against Dundee, he added, “That one [against Dundee], I didn’t know much about. I was just there and got a toe on it and I think I put their keeper off a bit.” He further explained, “I think he was expecting it to get through, so finally the size 11 feet come to help me!” He concluded, “I’m just happy I could break the deadlock there, get us going in the right direction and get a reward for all the hard work the guys had put in throughout the match.” Ahead of the upcoming League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen scheduled for Saturday, manager Brendan Rodgers implemented six squad changes for the match against Dundee. Celtic ultimately secured the win in the second half, maintaining their position at the top of the table on goal difference, ahead of the Dons, who had defeated Rangers 2-1. Johnston further stated, “It ended up being a good performance and one of those that we looked at that no matter what happens, you need to get three points, especially with other big matches going on.” He emphasized, “It was just important for us to focus on our work, get the three points, take care of our business and whatever happens, happens.”