Robinson: Mogga will play football the Glasgow Celtic way

Last updated : 14 June 2009 By Mikbhoy


Following his club's relegation West Brom skipper Paul Robinson admitted last week that he'd got to the stage where he just couldn't face playing in the Championship again. The left back is determined to leave the midlands club and although the Premiership is his preferred destination he'd be delighted to join the Celts if the opportunity arose.

"I'm desperately disappointed about the gaffer leaving." he said. "I'd heard a few whispers about it towards the end of the season and had a good idea he wouldn't be able to resist going back to Celtic. He will be a huge loss to West Brom but it's a massive bonus for Celtic. I know a few of the players are not happy we've lost him and I include myself in that."

Robinson almost moved to Glasgow last summer but the deal fell through. He's determined that his future lies away from the Hawthorns and he'd jump at the chance to follow his boss to Celtic Park. "I'm considering my future and if the chance came to go to Celtic with the gaffer I'd be delighted to do so." said Robinson. "I came close to moving to Parkhead last year but it didn't happen. Maybe it will now. I would love to move to a Premiership side but working with Tony at a huge club such as Celtic is appealing."

"I enjoyed the gaffer's training and the football he had us playing." he continued. "Yes, we didn't stay in the Premiership but we took a lot of satisfaction from the way we played against some top teams. And nobody can argue with the success the gaffer brought to West Brom during his time in charge."

In Robinson's opinion West Brom's loss will be Celtic's gain and he thinks that Mogga is the man to provide Celtic supporters with the Holy Grail - success allied to playing football the 'Celtic way'. "I think he will be able to marry attractive football and success at Celtic Park." he said. "He also has a good coaching staff in Mark Venus and Peter Grant. Credit to Celtic for getting them. They will be a hard act to follow."