Celtic: Colby Donovan sends message to Johnny Kenny as Bolton Wanderers news confirmed
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Credit: Imago Tue 26 May 2026 19:15, UK Celtic starlet Colby Donovan has reached out to teammate Johnny Kenny after he won promotion from League One while out on loan at Bolton Wanderers.Kenny was sent on loan to English third-tier side Bolton in the January window after falling down the striker pecking order at Celtic.He had scored six goals in 22 appearances for the Hoops in a turbulent first half of the campaign, and managed to match that tally in eight fewer games for Bolton following the move.The 22-year-old sadly missed out on their play-off campaign with a knee ligament injury, but the Trotters won promotion in his absence at Wembley over the weekend.It remains to be seen if he will be involved in Celtic’s transfer plans this summer, but Kenny has certainly shone at Bolton and done all he can to thrust himself into the new manager’s plans for next term. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Colby Donovan celebrates Johnny Kenny’s promotion after new Instagram postThe Wanderers thrashed Stockport County 4-1 at Wembley on Sunday to return to the second tier of English football for the first time since 2019.Kenny’s impressive stats under Steven Schumacher highlight just how well he adapted to life south of the border, with Bolton believed to be interested in taking him on loan again for next season.Appearances14Minutes played969′Goals6Assists3Shot accuracy46%Chances created per 901.49Touches in opposition box per 906.41Duels won %41.2%Kenny’s League One stats with BoltonThe Ireland international striker took to Instagram on Monday evening to sum up his time at the club in one post, saying: “We did it, promotion to the Championship!
We are going up.”His message was reacted to by fellow Celtic youngster Donovan, who replied: “Keeeeman” with a red heart emoji, while Dane Murray left two heart emojis and others such as Daizen Maeda, Auston Trusty and Alistair Johnston liked the post.Steven Schumacher has told Celtic what to expect from Kenny next seasonSchumacher knows what it takes to get promoted from the English third tier, and has benefitted from Celtic’s desire to loan Kenny out in January over the last few months.He told Hoops fans and their next manager how to get the best out of the Irishman after Kenny’s goal at Bradford, saying: “He has made a real massive contribution for us. I said in the summer that we wanted to try to get him.
That speed is behind, so he has been excellent, and his goal today was outstanding.“I’m pleased for him. It keeps his confidence going, and that’s important.