Dundee United Firm At Keeping Robson

January 1, 2008

Dundee United manager Craig Levein insists that their club is not willing to lose Barry Robson for a cheap price. Celtic has hinted their interest on Robson but was warned that unless they make a deal worth two million pounds, they determined to keep the Scotland international. According to him, Robson is a part of the team’s long term plans and it will be ridiculous for them to just sell a quality player at a low cost.

Indeed, the 29-year old midfielder has bloomed under manager Craig Levein, being predominantly efficient when moved into central midfield. He has been an asset for the team being a talented player. It was in August 2007 when Robson was given his first full international appearance when chosen for the match against South Africa, that being his debut as a second-half replacement. He was then called up for the next squad on the month of September for the double-header against France and Lithuania but was unsuccessful to make an appearance. Locally, Robson’s goal-scoring form sustained with three goals in the first five matches. This helped him keep hold of his place in the squad for games against Georgia and Ukraine.

However, some observers say that Barry Robson is 29 and he would have moved to one of the old firm long before now if he was really that good and considering his age, he may not improve much as a player. Putting him in a better team, they say, will probably help him become a better one.

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