Adam Virgo
English footballer (born 1983)
Adam John Virgo (born 25 January 1983) is a former professional footballer, who now works as a pundit and commentator.
Playing career
Early career
From the age of ten Virgo played for the St. Aubyns Preparatory School 1st XI football team. At 13 he was awarded a sports scholarship to Ardingly College. He then moved to his home town club Brighton. He memorably scored a 120th-minute equaliser against Swindon Town in the 2004 Division Two Play Off Semi Final 2nd leg, to force a penalty shootout. Brighton won the shootout then faced Bristol City at the Millennium Stadium, who they beat to win promotion to the second tier. In the 2004–05 season he earned nationwide coverage on his significant performances that maintained Brighton's position in the Football League Championship.
Celtic
In July 2005, Virgo completed a move to Celtic for a reported £1.5 million. He remained on the fringes until first-choice centre back Bobo Balde left for Africa Cup of Nations play.
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