Post by QPR Report on Jul 31, 2009 7:48:46 GMT
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Big Bob bolsters Brisbane
Friday, 31 July 2009 by Jake Pratley
Scottish defender Bob Malcolm says he can’t wait to play against Gold Coast United next weekend after putting pen to paper on a one-year deal with Brisbane Roar today.
The former Motherwell and Rangers defender arrived in Brisbane six weeks ago, proving his worth in pre-season training and matches to join former team mates Craig Moore and Charlie Miller in the Roar squad for the new season.
The 28-year-old said he was delighted to finalise the move and was looking forward to the season opener against the Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on August 8.
“The whole squad is looking forward to it and I think it’s a great game to be your first game, playing in a derby match, so I can’t wait,” he said.
“I’ve played in a few Old Firm games and I’m sure this is going to be the same sort of atmosphere.
“I spoke to a few of the boys and said we’ll get off to a good start this season and hopefully that’ll be the stepping stone to go and win the league.
Malcolm said former Rangers team mates Moore and Miller played a major role in bringing him to the club.
“I went to an agent in Glasgow and spoke to him about the possibility of a move here but it wasn’t with Brisbane Roar, it was with a few other teams,” he said.
“I phoned Craig to ask about the other teams and he said ‘why don’t I speak to the manager and see if you can come here?’.
“He spoke to the manager (Frank Farina) and in the next couple of weeks I was on the plane over.
“Obviously staying with Craig and Charlie helps, but even the first couple of days I came to training the other boys were brilliant as well, so that’s helped me settle in easily.”
The tough-tackling central defender, who can also slot into a holding midfield role, said he was looking forward to settling into a different lifestyle in Australia with his girlfriend and his dog.
“I was looking for a change,” he said.
“Playing in Scotland and England the last couple of years is hard work but I’m looking to come over here and still work hard but in a different style of football, which I’m really looking forward to.”
Roar fans will have a chance to meet Bob Malcolm and the rest of the team at this Sunday’s free Family Fun Day in the Lake Precinct at Roma Street Parkland, from 10.30am.
Brisbane Roar’s season opener against Gold Coast United kicks off at 7.30pm, Saturday, August 8 at Suncorp Stadium.
Tickets are available through Ticketek, click here for details.
Bob Malcolm fact file:
Date of birth: 12 November, 1980
Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Position: Centre back, defensive midfielder
Career:
1997-2006 Rangers (Scotland)
2006-2008 Derby County (England)
2007-2008 Queens Park Rangers (loan, England)
2008-2009 Motherwell (Scotland)
www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28444
ABC Sport - Scottish defender Malcolm joins Roar
Posted July 31, 2009 16:02:00
Scottish defender Bob Malcolm is set to play in the A-League this season after signing a one-year deal with Brisbane Roar, the club said on Friday.
The former Motherwell and Rangers player has spent six weeks proving his worth in preseason training and matches to join former teammates Craig Moore and Charlie Miller in the Roar squad for the new season, starting next week.
Malcolm, 28, who played 66 games for Rangers from 1997-2006 along with stints with English clubs Derby County and Queens Park Rangers, said he was looking forward to settling into a different lifestyle in Australia.
"Playing in Scotland and England in the last couple of years was hard work but I'm looking to come over here and still work hard but in a different style of football, which I'm really looking forward to," he said.
Brisbane Roar kick off their season against newcomers Gold Coast United at home on August 8.
-AFP
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/31/2642566.htm
Big Bob bolsters Brisbane
Friday, 31 July 2009 by Jake Pratley
Scottish defender Bob Malcolm says he can’t wait to play against Gold Coast United next weekend after putting pen to paper on a one-year deal with Brisbane Roar today.
The former Motherwell and Rangers defender arrived in Brisbane six weeks ago, proving his worth in pre-season training and matches to join former team mates Craig Moore and Charlie Miller in the Roar squad for the new season.
The 28-year-old said he was delighted to finalise the move and was looking forward to the season opener against the Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on August 8.
“The whole squad is looking forward to it and I think it’s a great game to be your first game, playing in a derby match, so I can’t wait,” he said.
“I’ve played in a few Old Firm games and I’m sure this is going to be the same sort of atmosphere.
“I spoke to a few of the boys and said we’ll get off to a good start this season and hopefully that’ll be the stepping stone to go and win the league.
Malcolm said former Rangers team mates Moore and Miller played a major role in bringing him to the club.
“I went to an agent in Glasgow and spoke to him about the possibility of a move here but it wasn’t with Brisbane Roar, it was with a few other teams,” he said.
“I phoned Craig to ask about the other teams and he said ‘why don’t I speak to the manager and see if you can come here?’.
“He spoke to the manager (Frank Farina) and in the next couple of weeks I was on the plane over.
“Obviously staying with Craig and Charlie helps, but even the first couple of days I came to training the other boys were brilliant as well, so that’s helped me settle in easily.”
The tough-tackling central defender, who can also slot into a holding midfield role, said he was looking forward to settling into a different lifestyle in Australia with his girlfriend and his dog.
“I was looking for a change,” he said.
“Playing in Scotland and England the last couple of years is hard work but I’m looking to come over here and still work hard but in a different style of football, which I’m really looking forward to.”
Roar fans will have a chance to meet Bob Malcolm and the rest of the team at this Sunday’s free Family Fun Day in the Lake Precinct at Roma Street Parkland, from 10.30am.
Brisbane Roar’s season opener against Gold Coast United kicks off at 7.30pm, Saturday, August 8 at Suncorp Stadium.
Tickets are available through Ticketek, click here for details.
Bob Malcolm fact file:
Date of birth: 12 November, 1980
Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Position: Centre back, defensive midfielder
Career:
1997-2006 Rangers (Scotland)
2006-2008 Derby County (England)
2007-2008 Queens Park Rangers (loan, England)
2008-2009 Motherwell (Scotland)
www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28444
ABC Sport - Scottish defender Malcolm joins Roar
Posted July 31, 2009 16:02:00
Scottish defender Bob Malcolm is set to play in the A-League this season after signing a one-year deal with Brisbane Roar, the club said on Friday.
The former Motherwell and Rangers player has spent six weeks proving his worth in preseason training and matches to join former teammates Craig Moore and Charlie Miller in the Roar squad for the new season, starting next week.
Malcolm, 28, who played 66 games for Rangers from 1997-2006 along with stints with English clubs Derby County and Queens Park Rangers, said he was looking forward to settling into a different lifestyle in Australia.
"Playing in Scotland and England in the last couple of years was hard work but I'm looking to come over here and still work hard but in a different style of football, which I'm really looking forward to," he said.
Brisbane Roar kick off their season against newcomers Gold Coast United at home on August 8.
-AFP
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/31/2642566.htm
