Celtic midfielder Francis Turley moves on loan to Dumbarton for season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Celtic midfielder Francis Turley moves on loan to Dumbarton for season

Summary

Celtic midfielder Francis Turley has secured a loan move to Dumbarton until the end of the 2026/27 season. The 20-year-old, who made his senior debut in 2024, aims to gain more first-team experience after limited opportunities with Celtic under Martin O'Neill. Turley previously spent the last season on loan at Ayr United. He joins fellow Celtic players Aidan Rice and Owen Hartington at Dumbarton as part of a ongoing partnership between the clubs.

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Key Details

•Turley joins Dumbarton on loan until end of 2026/27 season.
•He aims to gain first-team experience after limited action at Celtic.
•Turley debuted for Celtic's senior team in 2024.
•He previously had a loan spell at Ayr United last season.
•Dumbarton is fostering a relationship with Celtic through loan agreements.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic midfielder heads out on loan after first-team involvement under Martin O’Neill

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Celtic youngster Francis Turley has completed a deadline day loan move to Dumbarton for the remainder of the season.The 20-year-old midfielder will spend the rest of the 2026/27 campaign at the League...
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