Dundee defender Luke Graham 'over the moon' with Falkirk loan spell

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Dundee defender Luke Graham found it difficult to get back into the Bairns’ starting eleven after rejoining Falkirk on loan in February – but that hasn’t soured how much he’s enjoyed his time at the club having collected a Scottish Championship winners’ medal.

The centre-back’s future is yet to be decided and for now he will be part of Tony Docherty’s squad next season although he didn’t rule out a return to Premiership newcomers Falkirk.

“It isn’t something I am thinking about right now, I want to enjoy the next week or so and the celebrations that come with it,” he said.

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“I am not worried about it. I’m over the moon with how the season has gone. To get a league title over the line is amazing.

Luke Graham celebrates with team-mates Nicky Hogarth, Ross MacIver and Gary Oliver (Photo: Michael Gillen)Luke Graham celebrates with team-mates Nicky Hogarth, Ross MacIver and Gary Oliver (Photo: Michael Gillen)
Luke Graham celebrates with team-mates Nicky Hogarth, Ross MacIver and Gary Oliver (Photo: Michael Gillen)

"I haven’t played as much towards the end of the season but I am glad I played in the final game against Hamilton.

"That doesn’t bother me, it is a team game. The group is so strong. I’m not one for moaning.

"You do your talking on the pitch and it’s just about taking your chance when it does come.

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"Of course you feel frustrated you aren’t playing every minute but when I first joined I got a really decent run of games in the Championship which has really benefitted me massively.

"When I went back to Dundee I did miss being here. The fans are brilliant and the backing and connection is there.”

When Graham first joined on loan in September to cover Coll Donaldson’s absence, the 21-year-old was a bit of an unknown quantity at Championship level having previously impressed at Montrose in League One last season.

But he hit the ground running and was a key part of the Bairns’ title success playing alongside Liam Henderson in the backline.

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"I just had a feeling that it was a special group of players and I got that feeling after the first time I trained with them when I first joined on loan,” Graham added.

"The group are a really tight-knit. Hendo has been brilliant, all of the older guys have really been so helpful and I’ve picked up so much from them.

"It was an easy transition. I knew about the guys from playing against most of them at Montrose. The manager (John McGlynn) too put a lot of trust in me.”

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