Strachan seals triple transfer swoop

MIDDLESBROUGH have confirmed the signings of Celtic trio Barry Robson, Willo Flood and Chris Killen. After failing to land Celtic centre-half Gary Caldwell, Gordon Strachan has pushed ahead with his squad rebuilding programme by recruiting three players whom he knows from his spell in charge of the the Bhoys. Scotland international Robson, who also boasts Champions League experience, moves to the Riverside for an undisclosed fee, while Flood and Killen both join on free transfers. Midfielder Robson has signed a two-and-a-half year contract through to June 2012 with an option for a further year, Flood's contract runs until June 2011 and Killen's until June 2010. All three players, who previously played for Strachan at Celtic passed medicals earlier this week and have already begun training with their new team-mates.

Source: Northern_Echo