From the ice rinks of Ontario to the “toxic” Ibrox cauldron, Alistair Johnston took the road less travelled to his derby debut.
Still, being raised in a household with plenty heritage on these isles, it’s not like the right-back was oblivious to what awaited him in Govan.
He certainly knew enough to gently suggest to his mother that perhaps she wait until Rangers go to Celtic Park before sampling the fixture herself.