Levein set to lose Robson
28 Jan 2008 - 07:28:02
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- Levein set to lose Robson
Dundee United boss Craig Levein seems resigned to losing the services of captain Barry Robson before the end of the month.
The 29-year-old is expected to join Celtic before the week is out and Levein admits he is powerless to stop a deal going through.
He said: "He is at the top of his game at the moment. The interesting thing is that teams know he is a threat, but he is still scoring goals.
"It must be difficult for him with so much speculation but he is keeping his focus. The problem is he is probably of a better standard than Dundee United.
"Hopefully in time we will have a few more players like that. We have turned down a couple of offers, but something will happen.
"If Barry was 21 just making his way in the game, then I would seriously consider saying to him stay here for another year or so.
"But he is 29 with two kids and he has probably one really good contract in him, so it is a lot more difficult."