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Robson, Barry

Real name Barry Robson
Height 5.11
Weight 12.00
Date of birth 07-11-1978
Place of birth Aberdeen
Position Midfielder
Nationality Scotland
Signed on 31-01-2008
Fee £ 1,250,000

Summary

Midfielder Barry Robson proved to be an inspirational buy for the Bhoys when he moved to Parkhead for £1 million in January 2008.

The former Tannadice skipper was regarded by some as little more than a decent SPL journeyman when he made the move to Glasgow. Indeed at 29-years old it had appeared that the former Rangers and Inverness Caley man had missed his chance to play at the very highest level.

But that would all change when Celtic sealed a transfer deadline day deal to bring Robson to Glasgow.

Despite the reservation of some of the Hoops support Robson had been in outstanding form for United and had earned himself international recognition from Scotland. An industrious midfielder with no little skill and a keen eye for goal he was unquestionably one of the most consistent and talented performers outside the Old Firm and was regularly a standout whenever the Bhoys faced the Tangerines.

He may not have been a glamour signing but within four months of joining Celtic Robson had more than repaid his transfer fee and justified the move.
His impact was immediate as he scored with his very first touch of the ball as a Celt as he came off the bench to curl home a delightful free-kick a 5-1 thrashing of Aberdeen Pittodrie on February 10th.

A goal in the 3-2 Champions League defeat to Barcelona at Parkhead followed but it would be in April’s Old Firm double header that Robson would show his true worth.

In the opening moments of the first game Barry showed his intent – and had the Parkhead crowd on their feet - with a strong challenge on Christian Daily. It was an obvious foul but it was also a clear sign to the Rangers midfield that the Celts would not be bullied by the visitors’ typically physical approach. So it proved as Robson and Paul Hartley ran the show in the middle of the park as the Celts snatched a last gasp but thoroughly deserved 2-1 win.

Just 11 days later he put in a superb show and kept his cool to convert a penalty to give the Bhoys a championship lifeline and their second Old Firm victory (3-2) in a fortnight. Barry picked up the April Player of the Month Award and he would stay on top form for the remainder of the season, helping to drive the Hoops to the title.

After his performances for both United and Celtic, Barry Robson was a deserved nominee for the SPFA’s Player of the Year Award.

Playing Career
Club From To Fee League
FA Cup
League cup Other
Celtic 31/01/2008
£1,250,000 0 (1) 1 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
Dundee Utd 01/07/2003 31/01/2008 £50,000 139 (6) 32 9 (0) 3 9 (1) 1 1 (0) 0
Forfar 01/10/1999 08/05/2000 Loan 25 (0) 9 3 (0) 1 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0
Inverness CT 15/10/1997 01/07/2003 Signed 102 (33) 17 11 (3) 7 7 (4) 2 6 (1) 1
Rangers 10/07/1995 15/10/1997 Youth No appearance data available




Totals

£1,300,000 266 (40) 59 23 (3) 11 16 (5) 3 7 (1) 1
goals / game 0.19
0.42
0.14
0.12



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"I want to play but at a big club like Celtic there are so many players and everybody needs to rotate a bit at certain times," said the £1.2m recruit from Dundee United.
As long as I play in the majority of games and I'm playing well, that's my main aim.
It's a great club to be at, a massive football club, and I want to play at the highest level, I want to play in the Champions League and win titles and cups - and that's why I came here." [Feb 08]

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