There comes a stage in any relationship when things inevitably turn a bit stale.
It’s at that point where you either have to find a way to spice things up or come to the conclusion that it’s time to go your separate ways. That’s where Kieran Dowell found himself in his Norwich union. Promotion to the Premier League with Daniel Farke’s side in 2021 was more than enough to stir the former England youth international’s passions.
But when the Canaries’ top-flight flame fizzled out after just one season, it was no surprise that the former Everton youngster’s wandering eye started looking elsewhere. And he discovered fresh temptation at Ibrox. Michael Beale has been perfecting the art of seduction this summer having lured six new recruits to Govan. For Dowell, it was the Londoner’s enchanting offer of Champions League action, packed-out nights at Ibrox and the chance to lift silverware he found too beguiling to resist.
