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Ally McCoist says new Tom Rogic deal boost to Celtic

Ally McCoist, the Rangers manager, looks on during the pre season friendly match between Derby County and Rangers at iPro Stadium on August 2, 2014...
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Tom Rogic has signed a new contract with Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic.

Ian Durrant assistant manager of Rangers and Ally McCoist manager of Rangers both look on during the Rangers v St Johnstone - Scottish League Cup Quarter-Final at Ibrox Stadium on October...

Former Rangers striker and manager Ally McCoist has been quoted as saying by The Daily Record that Tom Rogic signing a new contract is a massive boost for Celtic.

Rogic recently signed a new five-year contract with Celtic and will remain at the Scottish Premiership club until 2023.

The 25-year-old attacking midfielder has been on the books of the Hoops since January 2013 when he joined from Central Coast Mariners.

The Australia international has established himself as an important player for Celtic over the years, and former Rangers manager McCoist has given his take on the Hoops handing him a new contract.

Tomas Rogic of Celtic is seen during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road on April 21, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Daily Record quotes McCoist as saying: ”Brendan has been doing particularly well at Celtic and I think one of their biggest signings is the resigning of Tom Rogic.

“He is a player. A good player and a big occasion player and him resigning is a massive boost for Celtic.”

Tommy Rogic of Australia shows his frustration during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Leg 2 match between the Australian Socceroos and Honduras at ANZ Stadium on November 15, 2017 in...

Quality footballer

Rogic is one of the best footballers in the Scottish Premiership and is a key figure in the current Celtic team.

Brendan Rodgers’s side tying him down to a long-term deal is great for the club going forward.

During his time at Celtic so far, the 25-year-old attacking midfielder has won the Scottish Premiership title three times, the Scottish Cup thrice, and the Scottish League Cup twice.