Celtic considers Colby Donovan as Alistair Johnston's replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Celtic is addressing the absence of Alistair Johnston, who is sidelined for three months due to injury. In light of this, the team may promote 19-year-old Colby Donovan, whose recent performance was praised during the Champions League playoff against LASK. With Johnston's ongoing injury issues, there is a suggestion that promoting from within could be more beneficial than seeking external replacements. Martin O'Neill will ultimately decide on Donovan's role in the first team moving forward.
- •Alistair Johnston out for three months due to injury.
- •Colby Donovan shone in the recent Champions League match.
- •O'Neill may promote Donovan instead of looking for external options.
- •Johnston's injury history may impact his future at Celtic.
- •Celtic seeks to strengthen their right back position ahead of upcoming fixtures.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic don’t need an Alistair Johnston replacement, Colby deserves the opportunity
"After the news that Alistair Johnston is facing three months on the sidelines, it has been reported that Celtic is on the look out for a new recruit to plug the right back gap…Young Colby Donovan co...
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