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. 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, but on 31 August, Virgo was sent back to Celtic to continue his rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered whilst playing for Coventry.
On 17 August 2007 he moved to English Championship side Colchester United on a season long loan deal.
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.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.
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.
References
External links
- Adam Virgo player profile at seagulls.co.uk
- Adam Virgo player profile at cu-fc.com
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