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Loan defender Moritz Volz says he enjoyed his spell with the Blues and wishes the club well for the future. Volz s time with Town was hampered by injury, with a groin problem particularly limiting his involvement in the second half of the season.
How it all started
After leaving Celtic as a youngster, McGowan spent three successful seasons at St Mirren, winning the League Cup in 2013.
He was released by the Buddies in 2014, however, and was left pondering his next move.
That was until former Parkhead team-mate Paul Hartley called, backed up by another who had just signed for his hometown club.
Dundee manager Paul Hartley (2nd left) unveils new signings (L/R) Greg Stewart, Paul McGinn and Paul McGowan in 2014.
“I was a young kid at Celtic when Paul Hartley was there,” he said.
“When I left St Mirren I didn’t know what I was going to do and Paul got in touch.
Blackburn, Hull and Leeds After Bruce ,While Town, Newcastle and Hannover Linked With Celtic Ace Sunday, 3rd May 2009 09:11
Town defender Alex Bruce is a summer target of Blackburn, Hull and Leeds, according to one of this morning s tabloids. It s a busy morning on the transfer gossip front with the Blues said to be amongst a number of clubs eyeing a move for Celtic s Paul Hartley.
Bruce is out of contract at the end of the season, having turned down new terms offered in January, and new Town boss Roy Keane is reported to have battle on his hands if he wants to keep the central defender, the son of his former Manchester United team-mate Steve, due to the interest from elsewhere.