Brendan Rodger’s summer efforts to bolster the team in preparation for the upcoming season came to an end on transfer deadline day when Celtics made a late bid for Luke McCowan.
As Rodgers’ eighth summer addition, the former Dundee player was thrown into the Glasgow Derby victory at Celtic Park against Rangers right away.
Luke McCowan’s acquisition by Celtic does appear to be a shrewd move. However, losing their captain and one of their top players will be devastating for Dundee.
Tony Docherty, the manager of Dundee, appears to have adopted a different stance on the matter, one that he revealed was utilised for an energising team meeting prior to their 2-2 draw with St Mirren last weekend.
Docherty’s ‘satisfaction’ over McCowan’s Celtic move
As Dundee prepares for life without McCowan, Docherty said that his team should feel proud of the part they played in helping their former skipper get the biggest move his career.
Docherty told the Daily Record, “That was part of the team talk last Saturday. I told them they all played a part in getting him there.
“It should be rewarding for all of us when a player goes on because he’s done what he’s done with you successfully.
“He’s moved on to bigger things and that’s what you’re in it for – to develop and improve players.
“When that happens you can take a deal of satisfaction but all the credit goes to Luke and his team-mates.”
Luke McCowan’s bright Celtic future
Things are already looking up for McCowan at Celtic after the Scot was named in Brendan Rodgers’ finalised Champions League squad.
If McCowan continues to show what he did against Rangers then the 26-year-old could prove to be a valuable addition to the Celtic squad.
It’s still early days yet in his Celtic career but McCowan will take great confidence from that performance and will hope to kick on.
Next up for Celtic it’s Hearts in the Scottish Premiership where, should Rangers drop any points at Tannadice in their 12pm kick-off, Rodgers could very well stretch his lead at the top of the table and pile more pressure on the Ibrox club.
