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Celtic: What’s next for Ross Doohan?

By Nick McAdam

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Dean Bowditch of MK Dons (C) scores his sides first goall from the penalty spot during the Sky Bet League One match between Milton Keynes Dons and AFC Wimbledon at StadiumMK on December 10, 2016 in Milton Keynes, England. Today’s match is the first league meeting between the two teams since the formation of AFC Wimbledon. Wimbledon Football Club relocated to Milton Keynes in September 2003, 16 months after receiving permission to do so from an independent commission appointed by the Football Association. The move took the team from south London, where it had been based since its foundation, to Milton Keynes. The move prompted disaffected Wimbledon supporters to form AFC Wimbledon in June 2002. The relocated team played its home matches in Milton Keynes under the Wimbledon name and at the end of the 2003–04 season renamed itself Milton Keynes Dons F.C. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Dean Bowditch of MK Dons (C) scores his sides first goall from the penalty spot during the Sky Bet League One match between Milton Keynes Dons and AFC Wimbledon at StadiumMK on December 10, 2016 in Milton Keynes, England. Today’s match is the first league meeting between the two teams since the formation of AFC Wimbledon. Wimbledon Football Club relocated to Milton Keynes in September 2003, 16 months after receiving permission to do so from an independent commission appointed by the Football Association. The move took the team from south London, where it had been based since its foundation, to Milton Keynes. The move prompted disaffected Wimbledon supporters to form AFC Wimbledon in June 2002. The relocated team played its home matches in Milton Keynes under the Wimbledon name and at the end of the 2003–04 season renamed itself Milton Keynes Dons F.C. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) /
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Celtic have several players rumored to be in and out of the club this January. Some moves are permanent, but other’s futures are yet to be determined.

So far, the Hoops seem to be very keen in loaning some of their younger players out for further development. The idea is pretty simple with loaning; trying to acquire more playing time that can’t be achieved with the Bhoys.

Recent talks have suggested that Celtic might loan out Kundai Benyu, while newest addition Lewis Morgan will join the Celts next season so he can finish the rest of the season with St. Mirren on loan. Even Antonio Conte has considered loaning out Celtic target Charly Musonda from Chelsea.

Loaning seems more important when it’s involving goalies. Ross Doohan recently completed a loan spell with Morton in the Scottish Championship. However, the loan seemed kind of pointless as Doohan didn’t make a single appearance, as Celtic Quick News points out.

"The Scotland Under-21 shotstopper arrived at Cappielow in August, but didn’t make a single appearance for the Championship side.Boss Jim Duffy is now searching for back-up for regular Derek Gaston with Jamie McGowan out with a dislocated shoulder.He said: “Celtic are keen to have Ross back, so St Mirren was his last game involvement with us. He goes with our best wishes for the future."

At the age of 19, regular minutes in net for Doohan will be very difficult to achieve. Plus, competition at the keeper position looks competitive as Craig Gordon, Dorus de Vries and Conor Hazard all rank higher on the depth chart.

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Celtic’s board now have to decide what to do with the future of Doohan. The Bhoys could loan him out again, but the risk of him getting nothing out of it seems like a waste.

The next and likely best option would be to sell him permanently. The last thing a club would want to do is waste the potential of a player. Doohan, like many other players, want to fulfill their playing careers and dreams.

Blocking a player from achieving that potential seems morally wrong, something Brendan Rodgers said when asked about a move regarding Moussa Dembele.

Plus, his 10 total appearances with 30 goals conceded suggests he may not be at his best right now. Doohan’s value won’t be at the highest, but it might be what’s best for Celtic and for the young keeper.

With the Celts also looking for more at keeper with rumors suggesting Danny Ward as a potential signing, competition would be even more stiff for the 19-year-old.

Celtic have a lot of decisions to make with all of their players. However, the future with Doohan at Paradise seems uncertain right now. The Celts might have to make a hard choice with the future of Ross, but it will be something that’s likely the best for him as a player.

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What do you think the future holds for Doohan? Should Celtic try to sell him? Let us know in the comments below.