Robert Malcolm

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Robert Malcolm
Personal information
Full name	Robert Malcolm
Date of birth	November 12, 1980 (1980-11-12) (age 27)
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Defender / Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Motherwell
Number	17
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1997–2006 2006–2008 2007–2008 2008–	Rangers Derby County → Queens Park Rangers (loan) Motherwell	88 (3) 10 (0) 11 (0) 06 (0)
National team2
2001 2002–	Scotland U21 Scotland B	01 (0) 03 (1)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:11, 4 January 2008 (UTC). 2 National team caps and goals correct as of 06:17, 6 September 2006 (UTC). * Appearances (Goals)

Robert "Bob" Malcolm, (born November 12, 1980 in Glasgow), is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays with Motherwell.

Contents 1 Career 2 Motherwell 2.1 Controversy 3 Statistics 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Career

He began his career playing for Scottish Premier League team Rangers, either as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. Malcolm, despite playing 17 times for Rangers during season 2005-06 under Alex McLeish, was not the plans of new manager Paul Le Guen and was left out of the squad's pre-season trip to South Africa.^[1]

He had been linked with moves to Dundee United,^[2] Ipswich Town,^[3] Coventry City,^[3] Wolverhampton Wanderers,^[3] Preston North End^[4] and Milliwall^[4] before being released by Rangers on August 31, 2006.^[5] Upon being released by Rangers Malcolm told the Scottish press that he was disappointed to have not been given a chance to play one last time at Ibrox and say goodbye to the fans, however upon being told he was to be released he immediately bought a season ticket for Rangers and said that as the club means so much to him he feels that he will never truly be able to say goodbye.^{[citation needed]}

Malcolm signed for Derby County on September 6.^[6] He played a part in The Rams promotion to the English Premier League, but injuries hampered his progress at the Derby^[7] and on November 16, 2007 he joined Championship club Queens Park Rangers on loan until January 1, 2008, where he joined up with ex-Derby team-mates Lee Camp and Adam Bolder.^[7] On January 31, 2008 Malcolm had his Derby County contract paid up by manager Paul Jewell,^[8] after playing only 14 games for The Rams, with one English Premier League appearance in the 6-0 defeat at Liverpool.^[9]

[edit] Motherwell

Reports in February 2008 had linked him with a move to FC Dallas,^{[citation needed]} but he instead opted to join Scottish Premier League side Motherwell on February 26, 2008, signing a contract until the end of the 2007-08 season.^[10]

[edit] Controversy

In May 2004, Malcolm was fined £5,000 after signing "FTP" (interpreted as Fuck The Pope) alongside an autograph for a fan. Anti-sectarian charity Nil by Mouth made Rangers aware of the incident which took place at a private club function.^[11]

In mid 2004, a warrant was issued for Malcolm's arrest after he failed to appear in court on a speeding charge, for which he was later fined £250 for speeding on the M74 motorway.^[12]

In November 2004, Malcolm was sent-off from the dug-out, and escorted to the dressing room by two police officers, for making what was reported to have been obscene gestures towards fans of rival SPL club Celtic F.C., during an Old Firm game. However, he did return to the bench later in the match.^[12][13]

On 28 December, 2007, Malcolm was suspended by Derby County after he was charged by police with a drink driving offence, although he was playing for QPR at the time. The charge related to an alleged incident on the M1 motorway in Derbyshire the previous morning. He was bailed to appear before Chesterfield Magistrates Court on 16 January, 2008.^[14] During this hearing the case was adjourned until 29 January,^[15] after the adjournment Malcolm admitted to being unfit to drive through drink, he was banned for driving for 20 months, which will be reduced to 15 months if he completes a a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course, which he agreed to take during the court hearing.^[16] He said in an interview that he was upset following QPR's loss to Plymouth earlier that day, after a controversial penalty was given against QPR late in the game, giving the win to Plymouth.

[edit] Statistics

Correct as of January 1, 2008

Matches in all competitions

Season	Club	Played	Scored	Notes
1999-00	Rangers	3	0
2000-01	Rangers	9	1
2001-02	Rangers	8	0
2002-03	Rangers	33	1	SPL winner and Scottish Cup winner medals
2003-04	Rangers	17	0
2004-05	Rangers	29	1	SPL winner and Scottish League Cup winner medals
2005-06	Rangers	17	0
2006-07	Derby County	12	0	Promoted to English Premier League
2007-08	Derby County	2	0
2007-08	Queens Park Rangers	11	0	On loan from Derby County
2007-08	Motherwell	1	1

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Robert Malcolm career stats at Soccerbase

v • d • e Motherwell F.C. – current squad 1 G. Smith • 3 Hammell • 4 Reynolds • 5 Craigan • 6 McLean • 7 Hughes • 9 Porter • 11 McCormack • 12 Clarkson • 14 Lasley • 16 Fitzpatrick • 17 Malcolm • 18 McGarry • 20 Meldrum • 22 Quinn • 23 D. Smith • 24 Grehan • 26 Connolly • 27 Maguire • 28 Forbes • 29 Nixon • 31 Murray • 32 J. Murphy • 33 Archdeacon • Manager: McGhee

Persondata
NAME	Malcolm, Robert
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Malcolm, Bob
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Football (soccer) player
DATE OF BIRTH	November 12, 1980
PLACE OF BIRTH	Glasgow, Scotland
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH