He was a Highland League sensation, scoring so many goals that newspapers lost count. Big clubs tried to lure him, but Davy Johnston said no, preferring to work in a smelly laundry. At last he joined Aberdeen, signed by Eddie Turnbull who compared him to Bobby Charlton. For three seasons Johnston was a Pittodrie regular, scoring goals but yearning for home. He returned to the Highland League, scoring so many goals that newspapers kept count. Davy Johnston, wasted potential or Pittodrie assassin?"