Old Firm have no qualms about Kelly and Doohan’ s lack of action, says boss

Stuart Kettlewell insists there have been no Old Firm grumbles over Stephen Kelly and Ross Doohan’s lack of action for Ross County. The County manager was delighted to l and highly- rated Rangers midfielder Kelly on loan earlier this summer. But so far the 20- year- old has registered only 19 minutes of first- team action for the Dingwall club.

Celtic goalkeeper Doohan, meanwhile, is yet to take to the field for Kettlewell’s team, with Ross Laidlaw preferred to the 22- year- old so far.

But Kettlewell has explained the situation to both parent clubs and insists they are content with their players to bide their time for a chance. He said: “I’ve genuinely no complaints f rom Stephen. He’s showed up well in training sessions and is a quality player. But he’s been up against stiff competition.

“There’s been contact with

Celtic too over Ross Doohan. These clubs put players out on loan. It’s my job to pick a team so there’s no complaints.

“There is contact just to make sure these guys are settled and working hard on a daily basis.”