BARRY CROCK FEAR; OLD FIRM SPECIAL...BARRY ROBSON Barry Robson (born November 7, 1978 in Aberdeen) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for (and captains) Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. His usual positions are on the left wing or in central midfield. could be set to hand Celtic a title-race setback with fears growing that he may need surgery on a damaged groin. The Scotland midfielder watched yesterday's goalless Old Firm clash from the main stand having been ruled out of the match due to the injury. And Robson, left, could be facing an extended spell on the sidelines On the sidelines An investor who decides not to invest due to market uncertainty. on the sidelines Of or relating to investors who, having assessed the market, have decided to avoid committing their funds. if, as looks likely, he has to go under the knife. The former Dundee United captain last turned out for the Parkhead outfit in their stalemate at Inverness 15 days ago. Robson missed the Homecoming Scottish Cup victory over Queen's Park before pulling out of George Burley's international team gathering at St Andrews last week with the problem. Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will be disappointed with the news and must now wait to find out how long he has to do without Robson. With fellow Hoops midfielder Shaun Maloney also facing worries over the recurrence of a hamstring injury hamstring injury Sports medicine A muscle injury of biceps femoris, seen in sprinters and runners, when a contracted muscle meets a lengthening force, overpowering intrinsic muscle resiliency Management RICE, NSAIDs, gradual ↑ of pain-free activity–eg, , Strachan's options could be reduced at a crucial period of the season. |
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