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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Celtic announce second summer signing after Kieran Tierney as Brendan Rodgers hails star with ‘tremendous attitude'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC have confirmed the signing of Ross Doohan on a free transfer. SunSport told you last month how the Scotland international had penned a pre-contract to return to Parkhead this summer as a replacement for Scott Bain. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ross Doohan is back at Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay Doohan, 27, left Aberdeen at the end of his contract following the Scottish Cup final win at Hampden and it didn't take long for Brendan Rodgers to swoop in. He's been handed a three-year deal in Glasgow. Doohan told the Celtic website: 'I'm over the moon. Coming through the Academy, spending 11 years there and now to be coming back, it's an amazing feeling. 'It was always the dream to come back. I knew at the starting point of my career that I needed to go away and play games and hopefully the opportunity would come up to come back to the club, which I always wanted to do and thankfully that's happened now. 'I'm buzzing to get going and to meet all the boys and hopefully it'll be another successful season for the club." Celts boss Rodgers said: 'I am really pleased that we are bringing Ross back to Celtic. He knows the club so well and has grown up understanding the demands of the club. 'He has gone away, got some great experience, really focused on developing himself at some good clubs, so much so that he has now achieved his first Scotland cap, a great moment for him and his family. 'Ross is a really talented goalkeeper, hungry to achieve more, but he is a humble guy with a tremendous attitude to the game. I am sure he can be a real asset to our squad'. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
11-06-2025
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- Daily Record
Ross Doohan on Scotland whirlwind that carried him from Turkey hotel bed to career pinnacle in 72 hours
The stopper answered a last minute call to solve the Steve Clarke's goalkeeping crisis after Angus Gunn was injured against Iceland Ross Doohan has been living the dream after flying to Scotland 's aid before fellow family holiday-goers had awoken from theirs. The soon-to-be returning Celtic keeper made his debut for the national team in Vaduz on Monday evening inside 72 hours of even getting a call-up. A 4-0 friendly victory over Liechtenstein capped a whirlwind few days for the 27-year-old who had been on a family getaway in Turkey when he answered an SOS. Doohan missed the first call because he was in his bed and then was awakened at 1.20am as Steve Clarke scrambled to find a fit and available No.1 following two going down a few hours earlier at home to Iceland. The keeper had to wake his parents up in the middle of the night but others with them were oblivious until the morning, by which time he was already on a flight back to Glasgow. His international record reads one cap, one clean sheet as Doohan said: 'It's a great feeling after that, obviously. 'It was a whirlwind couple of days, being on holiday with my family in Turkey when I got the call. 'It was Friday night UK time but it was Saturday morning in Turkey I got the first call. Twenty past one... I was in my bed so the number came up. 'Mark Leslie [sports science and data manager] made the call. As soon as I was asked about the call-up, I jumped at the chance. 'I got a flight straight away and met up with the squad. I left the family, yes! 'It was me, my brother, my mum and dad, my sister and her boyfriend. As soon as I got the call, I phoned my dad. 'Then my mum and dad came down to reception when I was leaving in the morning. My sister and her boyfriend woke up the next day and I wasn't there. 'My mum and dad had to tell them I was on a flight home! So it was quite surreal but it was worth it. 'I texted my dad and spoke to my family after it. They were flying back from Turkey after the Liechtenstein game.' Doohan had played for his country at every level up to Under-21s and, a little over four-and-half years on from that last international run-out, was chuffed to complete the set. Called up after Robby McCrorie and Angus Gunn were injured before and during Friday's defeat respectively, he added: 'It's been a few years since I came through the 21s and worked my way through all the age groups. 'This is probably the pinnacle, getting my first cap, and hopefully it's the first of many. It was a great honour. 'That's what you've always wanted to do as a kid – play at the highest level possible. And that's international football. 'As soon as I get the call, you've got to jump at the chance because it's a great honour. You know, football's a funny game, there's always a chance. 'You never know what can happen, so you always need to be ready and prepared. I felt good. Going in and getting the session on Sunday helped. I was delighted to start and I'm happy how it went.' While Cieran Slicker suffered at Hampden, there were no such issues for Doohan in Vaduz. He said: 'That's always a good feeling when you hear your name getting chanted. 'It brought a smile to my face and it was a great feeling. I can't complain, I wasn't too busy. The boys were solid in front but games like that are all about concentration, so I had to just stay focused because anything can happen at any time.' As for his shirt, he added: 'I'll go get it framed and then put it up in my house.' Doohan will now return to Celtic as third-choice keeper, this call-up making him even more determined to make his mark to ensure more follow. He said: 'It's always going to be difficult but that is the aim. I'm honoured to get my first cap and since I've got the feeling for it now, I want more. 'I'll just keep working hard to try to get called up again.' It caps off the perfect end to a campaign featuring Scottish Cup success with Aberdeen as he added: 'The bus parade, basically the whole city came out. It is an experience that will live with me forever.'
The National
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Every Scotland player rated after Liechtenstein triumph
Here is how every player wearing dark blue rated. Ross Doohan - 6/10 Debutant goalkeeper had very little to do between the sticks. You could count on one hand the number of forays forward Liechtenstein made throughout the evening. Doohan had the proverbial cigar out for the majority ahead of his impending return to Celtic to replace Scott Bain as the third-choice behind Kasper Schmeichel. Read more: Anthony Ralston - 7/10 A 21st cap for the full-back who you can count on always giving his all. That was once more the case on Monday night as Ralston motored up and down the right-hand side with ease. Celtic stalwart remained switched on when others didn't to play a fine ball into the box in the lead up to his nation's third of the night. Jack Henry - 6/10 Centre-half came in for his first Scotland appearance since that fateful evening in Stuttgart against Hungary almost a year ago. Had little to do at the back, although if being overly-critical, he should've done better to shut down Ferhat Saglam as the Liechtenstein forward drove forward before flashing an effort just wide of Doohan's goal. Scott McKenna - 7/10 Much like his central defensive partner in crime, McKenna had little to do in the way of stemming any threats from Liechtenstein. Replaced the injured Kieran Tierney in the team and put in an adequate performance at the back on his 38th appearance for his country. Was handed the captain's armband after usual skipper Robertson came off. Andy Robertson - 6/10 Scotland captain was given a noticeable amount of space to attack the opposition, particularly in the first half. Robertson forayed up and down the left-hand side throughout his time on the park, whipping several crosses into the box before he was replaced by Sassuolo's Josh Doig just before the hour mark. Billy Gilmour - 6/10 A 40th cap for Gilmour in the Central European Alps. Wearing the number eight, he played as the deepest of Scotland's midfielders, looking to get on the ball. Would've been ambitious to hit a first-time volley after a corner was floated out to him on the edge of the Liechtenstein box. Lewis Ferguson - 6/10 Coppa Italia winner played on the right side of Scotland's midfield quartet. Popped up in the box on a few occasions, proving the goal threat he has continually shown throughout his time at Bologna. Came off for Kieron Bowie with just under a quarter of an hour to go. Lennon Miller - 8/10 A productive evening for the teenager on his first Scotland start. Miller never hid, constantly showing for the ball and attempting line-breaking passes, the majority of which came off. Did well in the press to regain possession deep in Liechtenstein territory for Che Adams' second of the night. Miller remained composed after winning the ball back before playing it to the striker, who did the rest. 18-year-old is now just one Scotland cap behind his old man, Lee. John McGinn - 7/10 Aston Villa skipper looked much more energetic in Vaduz than he did at the end of last week against Iceland at Hampden. Made several characteristic driving runs forward, and forced a fine save out of opposition goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel at the end of the first half after chopping inside on his weaker right foot. George Hirst - 7/10 Could, and probably should, have had his name on the national team scoresheet for the first time last Friday night. It ultimately wasn't to be for Hirst, who on Monday was handed a strike partner in the form of Adams. The pair linked well at points, and Hirst's hunt for a maiden Scotland goal ended at the beginning of the second half, as he tapped into an empty net at the back post following Adams' knock-on. Was replaced by Tommy Conway was just over 20 minutes to play. Che Adams - 9/10 Granted, Liechtenstein are ranked as the world's sixth-worst national team by FIFA, Adams' display was one of his finest in a Scotland jersey. Striker slammed home from the second phase of a corner on three minutes. Adams then doubled his and his country's tally not long after, finding the bottom-left corner after Miller found him near the edge of the box. Completed his perfect hat-trick in the dying embers with a clinical header. Subs Josh Doig (Robertson 59') A Scotland debut for the next in the country's seemingly never-ending production line of talented left-backs. Tested substitute Liechtenstein keeper Justin Ospelt with a driven effort from close range that was diverted out for a corner. Andy Irving (McGinn 59') Irving showed up adequately on his first cap off the bench. Patterson (Ralston 67') Everton man replaced his ex-Glasgow rival and didn't put a foot wrong. Conway (Hirst 67') Forward was disappointed with fellow youngster Doig when he didn't square it to him for a tap-in not long after he was introduced. Barron (Gilmour 77') A Scotland debut for the Rangers midfielder. Bowie (Ferguson 77') Promising Hibernian forward finally played for the senior national team for the first time after impressing for the under-21s on several occasions.
The National
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
How Celtic-bound Doohan and Ralston fared in Scotland win
The right-back played until the 48th minute and played his part in George Hirst's first strike for the national team, playing a fine first-time ball into the box that Che Adams flicked on to the Ipswich Town forward. Between the sticks, Doohan had little to do. The goalkeeper could have easily played the game on a deckchair, given the number of forays forwards Liechtenstein had. Read more: It is understood that Doohan has agreed to rejoin Celtic this summer, replacing Scott Bain as the Scottish Premiership champions' third-choice keeper. Steve Clarke revealed what he told Doohan before he made his Scotland debut this evening: "Go out and do what you do and be the goalkeeper you are, that's all you can say," revealed the national team boss [BBC Scotland]. Scotland now turn their attention to World Cup qualifiers, which kick off in September with a trip to Copenhagen to take on Denmark. Kieran Tierney, who has agreed a pre-contract to return to Celtic this summer, was absent from the Liechtenstein victory, alongside Scott McTominay: "Scott [McTominay] and Kieran both came into camp carrying some little issues over from the season," said Clarke. "So I think if we had a longer turnaround between the games, they might have had a chance, but listen, it's the end of the season for those two. 'The most important thing is to have a good rest over the summer and come back flying in the autumn.'
The Herald Scotland
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Every Scotland player rated after Liechtenstein triumph
Ross Doohan - 6/10 Debutant goalkeeper had very little to do between the sticks. You could count on one hand the number of forays forward Liechtenstein made throughout the evening. Doohan had the proverbial cigar out for the majority ahead of his impending return to Celtic to replace Scott Bain as the third-choice behind Kasper Schmeichel. Read more: Anthony Ralston - 7/10 A 21st cap for the full-back who you can count on always giving his all. That was once more the case on Monday night as Ralston motored up and down the right-hand side with ease. Celtic stalwart remained switched on when others didn't to play a fine ball into the box in the lead up to his nation's third of the night. Jack Henry - 6/10 Centre-half came in for his first Scotland appearance since that fateful evening in Stuttgart against Hungary almost a year ago. Had little to do at the back, although if being overly-critical, he should've done better to shut down Ferhat Saglam as the Liechtenstein forward drove forward before flashing an effort just wide of Doohan's goal. Scott McKenna - 7/10 Much like his central defensive partner in crime, McKenna had little to do in the way of stemming any threats from Liechtenstein. Replaced the injured Kieran Tierney in the team and put in an adequate performance at the back on his 38th appearance for his country. Was handed the captain's armband after usual skipper Robertson came off. Andy Robertson - 6/10 Scotland captain was given a noticeable amount of space to attack the opposition, particularly in the first half. Robertson forayed up and down the left-hand side throughout his time on the park, whipping several crosses into the box before he was replaced by Sassuolo's Josh Doig just before the hour mark. Billy Gilmour - 6/10 A 40th cap for Gilmour in the Central European Alps. Wearing the number eight, he played as the deepest of Scotland's midfielders, looking to get on the ball. Would've been ambitious to hit a first-time volley after a corner was floated out to him on the edge of the Liechtenstein box. Lewis Ferguson - 6/10 Coppa Italia winner played on the right side of Scotland's midfield quartet. Popped up in the box on a few occasions, proving the goal threat he has continually shown throughout his time at Bologna. Came off for Kieron Bowie with just under a quarter of an hour to go. Lennon Miller - 8/10 A productive evening for the teenager on his first Scotland start. Miller never hid, constantly showing for the ball and attempting line-breaking passes, the majority of which came off. Did well in the press to regain possession deep in Liechtenstein territory for Che Adams' second of the night. Miller remained composed after winning the ball back before playing it to the striker, who did the rest. 18-year-old is now just one Scotland cap behind his old man, Lee. John McGinn - 7/10 Aston Villa skipper looked much more energetic in Vaduz than he did at the end of last week against Iceland at Hampden. Made several characteristic driving runs forward, and forced a fine save out of opposition goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel at the end of the first half after chopping inside on his weaker right foot. George Hirst - 7/10 Could, and probably should, have had his name on the national team scoresheet for the first time last Friday night. It ultimately wasn't to be for Hirst, who on Monday was handed a strike partner in the form of Adams. The pair linked well at points, and Hirst's hunt for a maiden Scotland goal ended at the beginning of the second half, as he tapped into an empty net at the back post following Adams' knock-on. Was replaced by Tommy Conway was just over 20 minutes to play. Che Adams - 9/10 Granted, Liechtenstein are ranked as the world's sixth-worst national team by FIFA, Adams' display was one of his finest in a Scotland jersey. Striker slammed home from the second phase of a corner on three minutes. Adams then doubled his and his country's tally not long after, finding the bottom-left corner after Miller found him near the edge of the box. Completed his perfect hat-trick in the dying embers with a clinical header. Subs Josh Doig (Robertson 59') A Scotland debut for the next in the country's seemingly never-ending production line of talented left-backs. Tested substitute Liechtenstein keeper Justin Ospelt with a driven effort from close range that was diverted out for a corner. Andy Irving (McGinn 59') Irving showed up adequately on his first cap off the bench. Patterson (Ralston 67') Everton man replaced his ex-Glasgow rival and didn't put a foot wrong. Conway (Hirst 67') Forward was disappointed with fellow youngster Doig when he didn't square it to him for a tap-in not long after he was introduced. Barron (Gilmour 77') A Scotland debut for the Rangers midfielder. Bowie (Ferguson 77') Promising Hibernian forward finally played for the senior national team for the first time after impressing for the under-21s on several occasions.
