ALISTAIR JOHNSTON’S crazy career background is like a story straight out of Hollywood . . .
or Dollywood, to be more precise. The Celtic right-back was a bag of nerves when he was sent to Nashville SC in the 2020 MLS draft. Advertisement 6 Alistair Johnston admitted the MLS draft was a nerve-wracking experience Credit: Kenny Ramsay 6 He ended up in Nashville - home of country music and legendary star Dolly Parton Credit: Getty 6 But it worked out well and he eventually arrived at Celtic - and hasn't looked back Credit: Kenny Ramsay But Johnston reckons his move to the home of Dolly Parton and country music changed the course of his career.
The 26-year-old Canadian opened up on the bizarre experience of that MLS draft, after penning a new five-year deal with the Hoops yesterday. AJ said: “It’s crazy to think that a lottery of a night with the draft changed everything. “Maybe if a different team had picked me, I wouldn’t have had the chance to break through.
Advertisement Read More Celtic stories ROD RAGE Celtic fan slams Rod Stewart as he says 'I've invested more and I'm a pensioner' HIDDEN TALENTS Celtic star reveals he wears a heavy DISGUISE when he goes out in Glasgow “Before you know it, I’m bouncing around the MLS without ever finding a home. “You then don’t get to a place like Celtic , so I got lucky in a way with Nashville. “The draft was honestly one of the craziest experiences.
“They set up a camera crew at my house and were filming it. Advertise.