Former Celt quits Canada

Vancouver Whitecaps have announced that Barry Robson is to leave the club.

After making a big impression in his early days at the club Robson fell out of favour with the Canadian media suggesting that the departure was engineered by the club rather than the player.

A statement from Whitecaps president Bobby Lenarduzzi said: “We are thankful for the contributions Barry made during his time with the club.

“Unfortunately, Barry and his family never fully settled in Vancouver, and we’ve mutually decided to move in different directions. On behalf of the club, I wish Barry the very best in the next stage of his career.”

Robson said: “Thank you to my teammates, coaches, staff, fans, and media for making my experience in Vancouver enjoyable. I am now looking forward to returning home and beginning the next chapter in my career.”

The former Celtic midfielder switched to the MLS last January from Middlesbrough but is now looking for a club in the UK.

Robson had a short but dramatic time at Celtic, scoring with his first touch on his debut against Aberdeen, netting against Barcelona and playing a key role in winning the 2007/08 SPL title despite Rangers being given an extension to assist their title bid.

Paul Hartley and Robson were the unlikely duo that drove Celtic to the title on a never to be forgotten night at Tannadice as Gordon Strachan clinched 3-in-a-row.

Strachan took Robson to Middlesbrough in a £1m deal but the arrival of Tony Mowbray saw the midfielder move on to Canada.

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