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Fullname: Adam Virgo
Born: 25 Jan 1983
Birthplace: Brighton, England
Signed: July 2005
Position: Defender
Internationals: None

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Born 25 January 1983 in Brighton
Adam Virgo was signed on a four year contract by Gordon Strachan in July of 2005 for £1.5 million from Brighton [BBC].
Adam made his Brighton debut in March 2001, at the age of 18, in a 2-0 victory over Mansfield [BBC] and has been capped at Scotland 'B' level.
In 2006, his season long loan to Coventry was curtailed by a knee injury. In Aug 2007, Virgo joined Colchester on loan for 6 months [BBC]
On 31 December 2007 Virgo's loan period at Colchester was extended until the end of the 2007-08 season.
In June 2008, Virgo was freed by Celtic (e.g. no transfer fee etc), after an unsuccessful spell. A write off of £1.5m at the end of the day. Signed again for Brighton.

Adam Virgo was a surprise purchase when he moved to Celtic in July 2005 from Brighton as one of Gordon Strachan’s first buys as Bhoys boss.

The defender had undoubtedly enjoyed a successful time at the Championship side where he had been voted Player of the Year immediately prior to his move to Glasgow. Virgo’s efforts in defence and as a makeshift striker had played a significant part in earning Brighton promotion in season 2003/04 and then keeping them in English football’s second tier.

However, being a relative unknown from the lower reaches of English football meant that Virgo would have to win over a sceptical Parkhead public unsure of the manager’s early forays into the transfer market.

According to media reports Virgo would cost the Bhoys a relatively hefty £1.5 million. Although that figure was believed to include significant bonus payments which would only be paid if Virgo proved to be a success.

Against such a background then it was key for Virgo to get his Celtic career off to a flier but knee trouble meant the defender would miss the start of the season. Once fit appearances remained rare and mostly confined to the subs bench. His performances were unconvincing but in fairness he was frequently played out of position.

A rare start in a 3-1 league win at Motherwell saw Virgo - a likeable character - produce a solid defensive display, but it would prove to be a false dawn for his Celtic career. First team chances became increasing rare and by the start of the following campaign Virgo had joined Coventry on a season long loan which would be ruined by injury.

He would spend most of 2007/08 on loan at Colchester and was eventually released by Celtic in the summer of 2008.

We wish him all the best. An expensive transfer that didn't work out. Many people didn't even realise we ever signed him or that he ever played for us (few remember him), which likely is the worst aspect of his transfer.

Playing Career

Club	From________	To__________	Fee	League		FA Cup		League cup		Other
Colchester	15/08/2007	27/04/2008	Loan	30 (6)	1	1 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0
Coventry	01/08/2006	07/05/2007	Loan	10 (5)	1	1 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0
Celtic	20/07/2005	30/06/2008	£1500000	3 (7)	0	0 (1)	0	1 (0)	0	0 (0)	0
Exeter	29/11/2002	04/05/2003	Loan	8 (1)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0
Brighton	01/08/2000	20/07/2005	Trainee	65 (8)	9	1 (0)	0	2 (0)	0	4 (2)	1
Totals			£1,500,000__	116 (27)	11	3 (1)	0	3 (0)	0	4 (2)	1
			goals / game	0.07		0		0		0.16
				Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals

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