Adam Virgo

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Adam John Virgo (born January 25 1983) is a professional football (soccer) currently playing for Colchester United F.C. on loan from Celtic F.C..

From the age of seven Adam Virgo played for the St. Aubyns Preparatory school football team. At 13 he was awarded a sports scholarship to Ardingly College. He then moved to his home town club Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. In the 2004-05 season he earned nationwide coverage on his significant performances that maintained Brighton's position in the Football League Championship.

In July 2005, he completed a surprise move to Celtic for a reported £1.5 million. Virgo endured an indifferent start to his Celtic career, being substituted in his first starting appearance after conceding a penalty, which led to limited appearances for the Hoops. Virgo remained on the fringes until first-choice centre back Bobo Balde left for the African Cup Of Nations. He was given the second start of his Celtic career against Motherwell F.C.. He was awarded man of the match Football (soccer) for his display by both broadcaster Setanta Sports and the official Celtic website.

On 7 August 2006 he completed a season loan move to Coventry City.

On 31 August Virgo was sent back to Celtic F.C. to continue his rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered whilst playing for Coventry City against Cardiff.

Virgo also qualifies to play for Scotland national football team, despite having been born in Brighton, and he has already won a Scottish B Team cap against Germany national football team.

On 17 August 2007 he moved to English Championship side Colchester United F.C. on a six-month loan deal.