Former Celtic midfielder Barry Robson has been confirmed as the new manager of Cork City. The 47-year-old takes up his third role in management following spells with Aberdeen and Raith Rovers.
In an update on Sunday evening, Robson was confirmed as the new manager of the Rebel County outfit.
Cork City FC can confirm the appointment of Barry Robson as the new men’s first team manager for the next two seasons.
The 47-year-old takes the reins at City having most recently been manager of Raith Rovers, following a spell at Aberdeen, where he led them to a third-place… pic.twitter.com/8FBiFlcpuJ
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Speaking following his appointment, Robson spoke about his excitement at getting started with the League of Ireland outfit.
“I’m delighted to become manager of Cork City FC.”
“From speaking to the club, it’s clear that this is a great opportunity. We all want Cork City to achieve its full potential and our first target is a successful league campaign, which is our clear aim for the season ahead. There is a talented group of players already at the club, and I look forward to getting to work with them, starting straight away.”
“I’ve played at Turner’s Cross before and I know all about the passionate supporter base that Cork City has, so I can’t wait to lead the side out there, and to experience the atmosphere on a Friday night.”
GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 11: Stephen McManus of Celtic celebrates with Barry Robson of Celtic after McManus scored a header during The Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Hibernian at Celtic Park on May 11, 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Robson joined Celtic in January 2008 and helped propel Gordon Strachan’s team to 3IAR. In his first game, incidentally at Pittodrie, Robson came off the bench and scored a free-kick with his first touch as a Celtic player. Robson was pivotal in the title success that season, showing his grit and determination to battle for everything.
Along with Paul Hartley, the pair fought for everything in the 2-1 win over Rangers in April and a few weeks later, Robson netted the winner from the spot as Celtic came from behind to beat Walter Smith’s team. Robson left the club for Middlesborough, having made 55 appearances and scoring 7 times taking with him an SPL winners medal and a League Cup winners medal.
