Alistair Johnston felt immense pride as he led Celtic to a 3-0 victory over Motherwell, even scoring the crucial second goal just 10 minutes into the second half.
With Callum McGregor sidelined with an injury and Cameron Carter-Vickers just returning from rehab, Brendan Rodgers chose Johnston to captain the team at Fir Park.
In under two years, Johnston has become a key figure at Celtic, his leadership abilities matching his talent on the pitch.
Debuting in a Glasgow Derby at Ibrox and thriving in the pressure-filled atmosphere showed that Johnston has the right qualities for the job.
Drawing from his background in Ice Hockey, Johnston has adapted well to the challenges of Scottish football.
After leading the team for 68 minutes, Johnston passed on the captain’s armband to Carter-Vickers when he entered the field.
The win today puts Celtic back on top of the Premiership table, edging out Aberdeen on goal difference.
With four challenging matches ahead, including a cup semi-final and Champions League tie, Johnston’s leadership will be crucial.
In Johnston, Celtic have a reliable captain in waiting, ready to step up behind McGregor and Carter-Vickers.
