Celtic Fans React to Alistair Johnstone’s Missed Opportunity in 3-2 Loss to Rangers
Celtic supporters are in uproar after Alistair Johnstone missed a crucial opportunity to equalize in the dying moments of Saturday’s Old Firm Derby, leaving the Hoops on the wrong side of a 3-2 scoreline against bitter rivals Rangers. The match, which was filled with intensity and drama, ultimately saw Celtic fall short, and now, many fans are calling for the forward to be shown the exit door.
With the scoreline locked at 3-2 in favor of Rangers, Celtic’s last chance to level the game came in the dying seconds. Johnstone, who had been active throughout the match, found himself in a prime position to slot the ball home after a well-placed cross. However, in a moment of high tension, he fluffed his lines and sent the ball wide of the goal, a miss that could prove to be costly in the long run.
Social media exploded in frustration immediately after the final whistle, with fans expressing their discontent over the missed opportunity. “Unbelievable. He had to score,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “That miss is unacceptable, especially in a game of this magnitude. Time for Johnstone to go,” said another. The sentiment was echoed across multiple platforms, with many suggesting that Johnstone’s miss was a clear example of why he should no longer have a place in the team.
Johnstone, who had been brought into Celtic with high hopes, has now found himself under intense scrutiny after failing to deliver in such a pivotal moment. For some, it was a case of missed potential, while for others, it was the final straw in what has been a frustrating period for both player and club.
The 3-2 defeat leaves Celtic still chasing their rivals in the league, and fans are worried that such slip-ups could derail their title hopes. Johnstone, who had previously shown flashes of quality, is now at the center of this growing frustration, with many supporters demanding more consistency and accountability from the players, especially in high-stakes games like these.
As the dust settles on this dramatic defeat, Celtic’s management will have to carefully consider how to move forward. While Johnstone may have had his chance to prove his worth in the eyes of fans, Saturday’s miss may have dealt a blow to his standing at the club. Only time will tell if he can redeem himself, but for now, the cries for his departure are loud and clear among Celtic’s faithful.
The Old Firm Derby may have come and gone, but the repercussions of that final miss will echo through the minds of Celtic fans for weeks to come.
