Adam Virgo

Football player infobox
playername = Adam Virgo


fullname = Adam John Virgo
height =
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1983|1|25
cityofbirth = Brighton
countryofbirth = England
currentclub = Brighton & Hove Albion
clubnumber = 23
position = Utility
youthyears =
youthclubs = Ardingly College
years = 2000-2005
2002-2003
2005-2008
2006
2007-2008
2008-
clubs = Brighton & Hove Albion
→ Exeter City (loan)
Celtic
→ Coventry City (loan)
→ Colchester United (loan)
Brighton & Hove Albion
caps(goals) = 73 (9)
09 (0)
10 (0)
15 (1)
36 (1)
5 (1)
nationalyears = 2004-2006
nationalteam = Scotland B
nationalcaps(goals) = 02 (0)
pcupdate = 17th September 2008
ntupdate = June 9 2008

Adam John Virgo (born January 25 1983) is a professional footballer currently playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in League One after re-joining the club from SPL side Celtic.

From the age of seven Adam Virgo played for the St. Aubyns Preparatory school football team. At 13 he was awarded a sports scholarship to Ardingly College. He then moved to his home town club Brighton. In the 2004-05 season he earned nationwide coverage on his significant performances that maintained Brighton's position in the Football League Championship.

In July 2005, he completed a surprise move to Celtic for a reported £1.5 million. [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/4694957.stm|title=Virgo signs to Celtic injury list|accessdate=20 July|accessyear=2005] Virgo endured an indifferent start to his Celtic career, being substituted in his first starting appearance after conceding a penalty, which led to limited appearances for the Hoops. Virgo remained on the fringes until first-choice centre back Bobo Balde left for the African Cup Of Nations. He was given the second start of his Celtic career against Motherwell. He was awarded man of the match for his display by both broadcaster Setanta and the official Celtic website.

On 7 August 2006 he completed a season loan move to Coventry City, [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/5254312.stm|title=Virgo makes Coventry loan switch|accessdate=31 August|accessyear=2006] but on 31 August, Virgo was sent back to Celtic to continue his rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered whilst playing for Coventry. [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/5303134.stm|title=Virgo ends brief Coventry stint|accessdate=7 August|accessyear=2006]

On 17 August 2007 he moved to English Championship side Colchester United on a season long loan deal. [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/colchester_united/6951089.stm|title=Virgo seals Colchester loan move|accessdate=August 17|accessyear=2007]

During June 2008, it was announced that Virgo was free to leave Celtic, and that on the 30th June 2008, Virgo had re-joined Brighton on a free transfer. Virgo has since made a promising start to the 2008/09 season, netting three goals in his first two competitive appearances as well as making some eye-catching perormances. [cite web|url=http://www.seagulls.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1335621,00.html|title= Virgo Returns to Albion|accessdate=June 30|accessyear=2008] After he left Celtic,he complained that he was not given enough opportunity(10 starts)and also that he was not treated properly especially after the death of his father and being attacked in a burglary just a few months later. [ [http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2379276.0.0.php Evening Times: Sport ] ]

International football

Virgo qualifies to play for Scotland, despite having been born in Brighton. He has been selected twice by Scotland at B international level. [ [http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?curpageid=482 FUTURE CUP 2005] , Scottish Football Association]

References

External links

* [http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10433~10095,00.html Adam Virgo player profile] at seagulls.co.uk
* [http://www.cu-fc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10424~10095,00.html Adam Virgo player profile] at cu-fc.com
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