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Celtic star going through a ‘tough time’ after over the top fan abuse

Celtic star Luke McCowan has been struggling after being frozen out on the back of a disappointing performance.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:45 PM

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Luke McCowan is experiencing a difficult spell after receiving abusive fan criticism following a Champions League defeat.
Tony Docherty spoke with McCowan and publicly backed the midfielder to overcome his current struggles.
McCowan has seen limited playing time under Celtic manager Martin O'Neill following the arrival of new midfield signings.

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Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan has reportedly struggled in recent weeks following abusive fan criticism and being left out of the starting lineup by manager Martin O'Neill. The backlash intensified after McCowan's difficult performance in a Champions League qualifying defeat against LASK, where Celtic lost a four-goal lead.

Former Scotland under-21s boss Tony Docherty revealed he spoke with McCowan and backed the midfielder's resilience to overcome this difficult spell. Meanwhile, The Celtic Bhoys argues that McCowan lacks the quality to start and will likely fall further down the pecking order behind new midfield arrivals.

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