Adam Montgomery’s loan move to Queen’s Park may have slipped under the radar—confirmed just 15 minutes into Celtic’s 6-0 win over Dundee—but the young defender could be thrown straight into the spotlight with a potential debut against Rangers at Ibrox this weekend.
The 22-year-old left-back, who joined Queen’s Park on loan until the end of the season, is in line for a baptism of fire as his new side face Rangers in the Scottish Cup on Sunday at 3:30 pm.
While Montgomery’s exit from Celtic didn’t grab headlines amid the excitement of Wednesday night’s dominant win, his first appearance for Queen’s Park could hardly come in a more intense environment.
An Ibrox debut in a cup tie against Rangers is as tough as it gets—a real test of character for the defender who’s looking to kickstart his career after injuries hampered his progress.
Montgomery spent the first half of the season with Celtic but failed to make a senior appearance. Now, he’ll get the chance to play regular football under Callum Davidson, with whom he previously worked at St. Johnstone.
Having had loan spells at Aberdeen, St. Johnstone, Fleetwood, and Motherwell, Montgomery knows the demands of first-team football—but facing Rangers at Ibrox is another level.
For Montgomery, this is the perfect opportunity to prove himself, not just to Queen’s Park but to Celtic fans watching closely. A strong performance at Ibrox could remind everyone of the potential he showed when he first broke into the Celtic first team under Ange Postecoglou.
