Sunday 5 June 2011

Mo Johnston


DoB: Apr 13, 1963

PoB: Glasgow, Scotland

Position: Striker

Clubs represented: Partick Thistle, Watford, Celtic, Nantes, Rangers, Everton, Hearts, Falkirk, Kansas City Wizards

Total appearances/goals: 688/236

Total caps: 38/14

Honours:
4 domestic league titles, 1 domestic cup

He was the second player since WWII to have played for both the Glasgow Celtic and the Glasgow Rangers.

Highs:
Was fairly consistent up until his transfer to Everton in 91. Highlights would be an FA Cup final with Watford and 4 league titles for both Celtic and Rangers, scoring over 10 goals a season.
Managed to win over Rangers fans in an Old Firm derby in 89 as he struck home an injury time winner.

Lows:
Lack of success at the Premiership. Joined Watford after they'd been runners-up but finished mid-table. Later joined Everton as but they were past their prime, which had been in the 80s.
Missed World Cup 86 due to squad disruption claims from caretaker manager Alex Ferguson.

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