Strachan labels Robson a fans favourite

Last updated : 08 April 2010 By Northern Echo

Robson made his 15th Championship appearance of the season at Plymouth on Monday, and supplied two assists as Boro kept their marginal play-off hopes alive with a much-needed 2-0 win.

The 31-year-old has caught the eye repeatedly since leaving Celtic, with his industry and effort complementing a keen eye for goal that has seen him notch up five successes in his past 12 outings.

And with Strachan likely to make more new additions this summer, Robson has emerged as a template for the type of player the Boro boss will be looking to recruit.

Barry has determination and drive and that's what the fans who have paid good money expect to see, said Strachan, ahead of Saturday's home game with relegationthreatened Sheffield Wednesday.

They want to see good team players and that's what Barry is. I think that's why the supporters have taken to him.

While Strachan made a number of changes at Home Park, Robson was one of five outfield players to start both of Boro's matches over the Easter weekend.

The Teessiders' squad has been stretched to the limit in recent weeks, and Strachan has paid tribute to the members of his squad, who have been forced to play through the pain barrier in recent weeks.

I have to say Well done' to the guys who played in both games over Easter, he said.

The likes of Barry Robson, Rhys Williams, Stephen Mc- Manus, David Wheater and Justin Hoyte did terrifically well.

Players such as McManus and Robson just deal with it, while I think Rhys, despite the fact he's been carrying a bit of a niggle, is dealing with it too.

Boro have launched a search for their Supporter of the Season, who will receive a 2010-11 season card as well as a trophy that will be presented ahead of the opening home match of the new campaign.

Last year, 94-year-old Arthur Dixon became Boro's first Supporter of the Season, and fans are asked to email their nominations for this year's award to media@mfc.co.uk The email should include the nominee's name and, in no more than 200 words, a description of why they deserve to be Supporter of the Season.

Source: Northern Echo

Source: Northern Echo