Dream move nearly drove me over edge
Jamie Robson has revealed his move from Dundee United to Lincoln City on deadline day was anything but smooth – because he was stuck in Bank Holiday traffic jams.
Robson left the club he joined as an 11-year-old to fulfil his dream of playing in England, with his parting gift a winning goal against Rangers at Tannadice.
He said: “It took a lot of time for things to get moving and when it finally did it was on deadline day.
“We drove down, it took about seven hours.
“It was Bank Hol iday Monday, so the traffic was mad and you’re anxious, but the next day when I signed it was all good.
“It was something I’ve wanted to do since I was a wee boy, I wanted to come to England to play and give it everything I’ve got.
“I’m really grateful that I’m here and hopefully I can progress in my career.”
Left- back Robson isn’t noted for his goalscoring, netting only three times in 174 appearances for United.
But that last str ike against Rangers was one to savour as it gave Tam Courts his best result so far in his first season as a top flight gaffer, while ending Steven Gerrard’s men’s 40-game unbeaten run in the league.
Robson said: “That was a massive goal for myself and the club. It’s obviously a big game when you play Rangers at home and the opportunity came when I was running through and I slotted it in the net.
“It was a brilliant feeling and the way everything has worked out, it was a good gift to give back to the fans and the club.
“I’m sure it’s one they’ll savour for many years and I certainly will, I’ll never forget that goal.”
United boss Courts may still only be in the infancy of his coaching career in the Premiership but he’s already being praised for the way he goes about things, with yesterday’s win at Hibs taking them third.
Robson has backed the former Kelty Hearts boss to go all the way to the top.
He said: “He came in as a young manager and no one knew too much about him.
“He’s doing a fantastic job, and I’m sure a lot of people will know who he is now with how well he’s done.
“I spoke to him a lot in my short time with him there, I’m pretty confident he’ll have big things ahead in his managerial career.
“He’s modern but has a bit of old school in him. He puts both of them together well and is not scared to tell anyone his thoughts.”
Robson admits he owes United a huge debt of his gratitude for giving him the platform to fol low his football dream.
In return, Robson was delighted that his old club got a much- needed cash injection from his transfer.
He said: “I’ve been at Dundee United most of my life and I’ve seen so many people come and go, it’s a fantastic club.
“They’ve treated me very well over all of the years, I’ve not got a bad thing to say about the club.
“It makes it difficult to leave but I felt it was the right time for me to try something new.
“I have a lot of thanks to give everyone at Dundee United – staff, behind the scenes, the players, they gave me that chance to play first-team football.
“It’s been tough for the club during the pandemic, like it’s been for most work places with that.
“It’s good for the club that they got some money in the transfer, so they’ll put that to good use.”