Robert Snodgrass
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Robert Snodgrass is a Scottish
footballer who plays for Leeds United as a winger comfortable playing on either side of the pitch. He can also play as a forward. After playing for Scotland at various youth levels including under-21s, Snodgrass received a call up to the Scotland national team
side in 2009, and won his first cap in February 2011.
, Snodgrass grew up in the rough Gallowgate area, the youngest of three boys (Steven and Tony) and two girls (Michelle and Tracey).. His boyhood club, Celtic
, offered him an apprenticeship, along with Clyde
and Livingston
. He felt that he had little chance of breaking through at Parkhead, so chose Livingston.
, where he scored 15 goals in 79 games. Snodgrass caught attention by turning down a trial with Spanish giants FC Barcelona
. Before he turned professional, he was offered a move to Blackburn Rovers
, though he chose to stay with Livingston. After recovering from a broken metatarsal, he moved to Stirling Albion
on loan for the remainder of the 2006–07
season on 30 January 2007 to step up his recovery from injury.
Snodgrass, or "Snoddy", as he became known as during his time at Livingston
, established himself as a regular first-team member during the 2005/06 season
. This was a campaign of mixed fortunes, as he gained regular first-team football, yet his side were relegated to Division 1. During Livi's
first season in the second tier, he became one of the squads biggest players, and the Scottish Youth international went on to score 10 goals for Livingston in the Scottish First Division during the 2007–08 season, he was offered a new contract at Livingston but turned it down and he joined League One
team Leeds United
in July 2008.
He is one of the more notable members to graduate for Livingston's
youth setup, along with Graham Dorrans
, now of West Bromich Albion, and James McPake
, of Coventry City. He left the Lions scoring 15 goals in 79 games.
, gaining an assist after setting up Enoch Showunmi
's headed goal. He scored his first goal for Leeds in the 5–2 League Cup
victory over Chester City
. After initially struggling to hold a regular place in the starting XI, Snodgrass re-established himself after a string of impressive performances throughout November and December, which saw the young winger score four goals in seven games during a poor run of form for the Yorkshire club, culminating in the sacking of manager Gary McAllister
.
Leeds reached the playoffs but ultimately were knocked out of the competition after losing 2–1 on aggregate to Millwall. He was the top assist maker in the division with 16, despite only playing regular first team football from December onwards. In his first season at Leeds he scored 11 goals and got 19 assists.
in the League Cup, and the other against Wycombe Wanderers
. But his season picked up, as he bagged his first goals of the season with two against Watford
in the League Cup second round, sending Leeds through to the third round. In the next round, Snodgrass gave Liverpool left back Andrea Dossena
"all sorts of problems" throughout the game.
Snodgrass scored a late winner against Milton Keynes Dons
in a 1–0 win for Leeds for his first league goal of the season. Snodgrass missed Leeds' top of the table clash against Charlton Athletic
with ankle and knee injuries he sustained in the 1–1 draw with Carlisle United
. Snodgrass' fourth goal of the season came against Brighton & Hove Albion
with a long range left footed strike.
Snodgrass was dropped to the bench against Oldham Athletic
. Snodgrass returned to the Leeds starting XI for the West Yorkshire derby
against Huddersfield Town
and scored after just 90 seconds. The goal was his fifth of the season. He picked up his fifth booking of the season against Kettering Town
and missed the game against Brentford as a result. He scored the winning goal from 18 yards with a right footed curling effort into the top right hand corner of the goal against Southampton
in a 1–0 win for Leeds. The goal was Snodgrass' sixth of the campaign.
Snodgrass was dropped to the bench against Manchester United
but it was later revealed he had a hamstring injury, and he came on in the second half and hit a direct free kick
against the crossbar. Snodgrass was fit enough to start the following game against Wycombe Wanderers
with him coming into the side for Hughes, and Bradley Johnson
dropping back to left back. Snodgrass replaced Luciano Becchio
in the starting lineup up front for Leeds in the 2–2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur
in the FA Cup on 23 January 2010, playing in a different role just behind Beckford. After playing up front again against Swindon Town
Snodgrass reverted back to his normal position on the wing against Colchester United
. After playing in the replay against Tottenham, he was dropped to the bench against Hartlepool United
and replaced in the side by Max Gradel
. Snodgrass came on at half time in the same match replacing the injured Beckford.
Snodgrass scored his eighth goal of the season for Leeds in the Football League Trophy
Northern Section Final second leg against Carlisle, but Leeds were knocked out of the tournament despite winning the game 3–2 after losing 6–5 on a penalty shootout, with Snodgrass converting his penalty for Leeds. Snodgrass scored his 9th goal of the season in the 95th minute against Brighton to rescue Leeds a point. He scored his 10th of the season in a match with Tranmere Rovers
after his long range free kick crept into the back of the net.
In May 2010 he was selected in the League One
PFA Team of the Year
for the 2009–10 season. Snodgrass played an instrumental part as Leeds were promoted to The Championship
after finishing in second place in League One and thus earning automatic promotion. In his second season Snodgrass scored 10 goals in total and gained 14 assists
claimed that no exact timescale has been put on Snodgrass' recovery from injury. Snodgrass and teammate Billy Paynter
returned to training at the start of September 2010; they are set to play in a behind closed doors friendly for Leeds to step up their recoveries to gain match sharpness. 14 September to help gain match fitness after his injury, Snodgrass played 90 minutes in Leeds' 3–1 behind closed doors friendly win against Middlesbrough. Snodgrass returned to Leeds' squad after injury when he was named on the bench the game against Doncaster Rovers
, he came on as a second-half substitute replacing Ross McCormack
.
Snodgrass came on as a second-half substitute against Sheffield United
and managed to assist Leeds' late winner for Bradley Johnson
, however Snodrass' game ended on a sour note when he was sent off for two yellow cards, although they were both believed to be soft bookings. For the first one Snodgrass had just walked onto the pitch and the referee asked him to move away from the throw-in taker, Robert began to retreat but this wasn't fast enough for the referee, so he booked him. For the second one both players were challenging the ball and both leaned in against each other and went to the ground, Robert was booked for this. Snodgrass returned from suspension for Leeds against Ipswich Town replacing Luciano Becchio
in the starting lineup, Snodgrass scored his first goal of the season against Ipwich Snodgrass scored his 2nd goal of the season with a curled effort against Coventry City
. His performance against Coventry City was welcomed as a return to form by Snodgrass His 3rd goal of the season came against Leicester City
with a long-range effort.
On 1 January 2011, Snodgrass was injured in the 1–1 draw with Middlesbrough
, where he was kicked once in the back as well as being stamped on the calf muscle. Snodgrass scored his 4th goal of the season against Cardiff City
with another long range goal.
On 8 January 2011, Snodgrass scored his 5th goal of the season with a second half penalty against Arsenal
, however Arsenal equalised in the 90th minute when Cesc Fabregas
scored a penalty. After some impressive performances, Snodgrass was nominated for The Championship player of the month for January. Snodgrass scored his 6th goal of the season against Hull City
4 February it was announced that Snodgrass had won The January Championship Player Of The Month Award. Snodgrass scored his 7th goal of the season against Bristol City. After some very impressive performances, Snodgrass has attracted the attention of Premier League Clubs, however on 14 February Snodgrass signalled his intent to stay at Leeds. Snodgrass won The Championship Player of the month award for February, which was his second player of the month award in a row. In March 2011 Snodgrass was voted as Leeds' best player since being relegated from the Premier League in 2003. Snodgrass missed Leeds' last few games of the season after suffering a back injury, the injury also forced him out of the Scotland squad for the home nation friendlies in May. After reported interest in Snodgrass by Newcastle United
and Stoke City
, on 3 June 2011 it was reported that Leeds United had turned down a £3.5 million offer from Norwich City
for Snodgrass. Leeds rejected the offer from Norwich for Snodgrass and said they would stand firm over any offers for the player.
squad. Snodgrass started for Leeds in the opening day of the season as they lost 3–1 against Southampton
, he was substituted early in the second half. Snodgrass scored his first goal of the season on 16 August when he scored a freekick against Hull City
.
Snodgrass' second goal of the season came against Cardiff CIty
in the 1–1 draw on 30 October. Snodgrass scored his 3rd and 4th goals of the season in Leeds' 2-1 win against Burnley, helping Leeds come from behind to score a late winner. Snodgrass' 5th goal of the season came on 29th November in Leeds' emphatic 4-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
, under-20
and under-21
international. With the under-19 team, he was part of the squad that reached the final of the 2006 European Championships in Poland. Snodgrass also impressed playing for Scotland under-20
in the Fifa Under-20 world cup in Canada It was his form in this tournament that led to F.C. Barcelona showing interest in Snodgrass.
Leeds' involvement in the play-offs against Millwall
in 2009 meant that Snodgrass was unavailable to play in a Scotland B
international.
Snodgrass was called up to the senior Scotland
squad by George Burley
for the first time for their friendly
against Japan
in October 2009. He was forced to withdraw from the squad due to a knee injury. Snodgrass made his full international debut on 9 February 2011, coming on as a substitute against Northern Ireland
in a 2011 Nations Cup match. Snodgrass was called up to the Scotland squad to face Brazil
on 21 March, coming on as a second half substitute. Scotland lost the game 2–0. Snodgrass was ruled out of Scotlands matches against Wales
and Republic Of Ireland
with a back injury, however Leeds teammate Ross McCormack
earned a recall to the Scotland squad.
On 2 August 2011 Robert Snodgrass was called up to the squad for a friendly against Denmark in September, although fellow Leeds player Ross McCormack
was not recalled to the squad. Snodgrass would miss Leeds Carling cup game against Bradford City as a result of the call up. Snodgrass made his first start for Scotland against Denmark and also scored his first international goal against them.
On 24 January 2011, an arrest warrant was issued for Snodgrass after he failed to turn up to court regarding an alleged driving offence. A spokesman for Leeds United
stated that the non-appearance was due to a misunderstanding and that Snodgrass was working with the judicial authorities to resolve the matter.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer who plays for Leeds United as a winger comfortable playing on either side of the pitch. He can also play as a forward. After playing for Scotland at various youth levels including under-21s, Snodgrass received a call up to the Scotland national team
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
side in 2009, and won his first cap in February 2011.
Early life
Born in GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Snodgrass grew up in the rough Gallowgate area, the youngest of three boys (Steven and Tony) and two girls (Michelle and Tracey).. His boyhood club, Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, offered him an apprenticeship, along with Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
and Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
. He felt that he had little chance of breaking through at Parkhead, so chose Livingston.
Livingston
Snodgrass started his career at LivingstonLivingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
, where he scored 15 goals in 79 games. Snodgrass caught attention by turning down a trial with Spanish giants FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
. Before he turned professional, he was offered a move to Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, though he chose to stay with Livingston. After recovering from a broken metatarsal, he moved to Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion F.C.
Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
on loan for the remainder of the 2006–07
2006-07 in Scottish football
The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
season on 30 January 2007 to step up his recovery from injury.
Snodgrass, or "Snoddy", as he became known as during his time at Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
, established himself as a regular first-team member during the 2005/06 season
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
. This was a campaign of mixed fortunes, as he gained regular first-team football, yet his side were relegated to Division 1. During Livi's
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
first season in the second tier, he became one of the squads biggest players, and the Scottish Youth international went on to score 10 goals for Livingston in the Scottish First Division during the 2007–08 season, he was offered a new contract at Livingston but turned it down and he joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
team Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
in July 2008.
He is one of the more notable members to graduate for Livingston's
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
youth setup, along with Graham Dorrans
Graham Dorrans
Graham Dorrans is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as an Attacking Midfielder for Premier League club West Bromwich Albion and the Scotland national side. He has a wife and 1 daughter Leah Dorrans...
, now of West Bromich Albion, and James McPake
James McPake
James McPake is a Scottish footballer, currently playing for Coventry City in the Football League Championship...
, of Coventry City. He left the Lions scoring 15 goals in 79 games.
2008-09 Season
After joining Leeds, Snodgrass came into the side for the first game of the season to make his debut against Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
, gaining an assist after setting up Enoch Showunmi
Enoch Showunmi
Enoch Olusesan Showunmi a footballer who currently plays for Tranmere Rovers. He plays as a striker. Born in England, he played for Nigeria at international level and won two caps for the team.-Pre-football:...
's headed goal. He scored his first goal for Leeds in the 5–2 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
victory over Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
. After initially struggling to hold a regular place in the starting XI, Snodgrass re-established himself after a string of impressive performances throughout November and December, which saw the young winger score four goals in seven games during a poor run of form for the Yorkshire club, culminating in the sacking of manager Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
.
Leeds reached the playoffs but ultimately were knocked out of the competition after losing 2–1 on aggregate to Millwall. He was the top assist maker in the division with 16, despite only playing regular first team football from December onwards. In his first season at Leeds he scored 11 goals and got 19 assists.
2009-10 Season
On the eve of the 2009–10 season, he signed a new four-year contract with the club. Snodgrass made a slow start to the 2009–10 season compared to the way he ended the previous season, but has still chipped in with two assists, one against DarlingtonDarlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
in the League Cup, and the other against Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
. But his season picked up, as he bagged his first goals of the season with two against Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
in the League Cup second round, sending Leeds through to the third round. In the next round, Snodgrass gave Liverpool left back Andrea Dossena
Andrea Dossena
Andrea Dossena is an Italian footballer who plays as a left back for S.S.C. Napoli.-Early career:Dossena began his career at Verona as a youth player before playing 4 seasons in their senior squad...
"all sorts of problems" throughout the game.
Snodgrass scored a late winner against Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
in a 1–0 win for Leeds for his first league goal of the season. Snodgrass missed Leeds' top of the table clash against Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
with ankle and knee injuries he sustained in the 1–1 draw with Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
. Snodgrass' fourth goal of the season came against Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
with a long range left footed strike.
Snodgrass was dropped to the bench against Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. Snodgrass returned to the Leeds starting XI for the West Yorkshire derby
West Yorkshire Derby
The West Yorkshire derby is a series of football matches taking place between three English football clubs from West Yorkshire — Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United...
against Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
and scored after just 90 seconds. The goal was his fifth of the season. He picked up his fifth booking of the season against Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
and missed the game against Brentford as a result. He scored the winning goal from 18 yards with a right footed curling effort into the top right hand corner of the goal against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in a 1–0 win for Leeds. The goal was Snodgrass' sixth of the campaign.
Snodgrass was dropped to the bench against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
but it was later revealed he had a hamstring injury, and he came on in the second half and hit a direct free kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
against the crossbar. Snodgrass was fit enough to start the following game against Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
with him coming into the side for Hughes, and Bradley Johnson
Bradley Johnson
Bradley Paul Johnson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwich City. His primary position is a central midfielder, but he can also play as a left winger and as a left back.-Club career:...
dropping back to left back. Snodgrass replaced Luciano Becchio
Luciano Becchio
Luciano Héctor Becchio is an Argentine footballer who plays for Leeds United as a striker. Born in Córdoba, Argentina, Becchio began his career at Boca Juniors before moving to Europe on an Italian passport, where he established himself in the Spanish lower leagues.He moved to England in the...
in the starting lineup up front for Leeds in the 2–2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in the FA Cup on 23 January 2010, playing in a different role just behind Beckford. After playing up front again against Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
Snodgrass reverted back to his normal position on the wing against Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
. After playing in the replay against Tottenham, he was dropped to the bench against Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
and replaced in the side by Max Gradel
Max Gradel
Max-Alain Gradel is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Saint-Étienne in the French Ligue 1 after joining from Leeds United....
. Snodgrass came on at half time in the same match replacing the injured Beckford.
Snodgrass scored his eighth goal of the season for Leeds in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
Northern Section Final second leg against Carlisle, but Leeds were knocked out of the tournament despite winning the game 3–2 after losing 6–5 on a penalty shootout, with Snodgrass converting his penalty for Leeds. Snodgrass scored his 9th goal of the season in the 95th minute against Brighton to rescue Leeds a point. He scored his 10th of the season in a match with Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
after his long range free kick crept into the back of the net.
In May 2010 he was selected in the League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
PFA Team of the Year
PFA Team of the Year
The Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
for the 2009–10 season. Snodgrass played an instrumental part as Leeds were promoted to The Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
after finishing in second place in League One and thus earning automatic promotion. In his second season Snodgrass scored 10 goals in total and gained 14 assists
2010-11 season
On 27 July 2010, Snodgrass was believed to have suffered a serious knee injury during the pre-season game away to Norwegian team Brann Bergen, after falling victim to a horrendous challenge by David Nielsen. The knee injury ruled him out of the rest of the pre-season campaign, but after two scans on the injured knee the injury wasn't as serious as first feared, but will keep Snodgrass out for several weeks. Manager Simon GraysonSimon Grayson
Simon Nicholas Grayson is a retired English footballer and current manager of Leeds United. He is the elder brother of cricketer Paul Grayson....
claimed that no exact timescale has been put on Snodgrass' recovery from injury. Snodgrass and teammate Billy Paynter
Billy Paynter
William Paul "Billy" Paynter is a professional footballer who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion on loan from Leeds United in the Football League Championship as a striker....
returned to training at the start of September 2010; they are set to play in a behind closed doors friendly for Leeds to step up their recoveries to gain match sharpness. 14 September to help gain match fitness after his injury, Snodgrass played 90 minutes in Leeds' 3–1 behind closed doors friendly win against Middlesbrough. Snodgrass returned to Leeds' squad after injury when he was named on the bench the game against Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
, he came on as a second-half substitute replacing Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for English football club Leeds United and the Scotland national team. His main position is as a Striker but he can also play as a Winger....
.
Snodgrass came on as a second-half substitute against Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
and managed to assist Leeds' late winner for Bradley Johnson
Bradley Johnson
Bradley Paul Johnson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwich City. His primary position is a central midfielder, but he can also play as a left winger and as a left back.-Club career:...
, however Snodrass' game ended on a sour note when he was sent off for two yellow cards, although they were both believed to be soft bookings. For the first one Snodgrass had just walked onto the pitch and the referee asked him to move away from the throw-in taker, Robert began to retreat but this wasn't fast enough for the referee, so he booked him. For the second one both players were challenging the ball and both leaned in against each other and went to the ground, Robert was booked for this. Snodgrass returned from suspension for Leeds against Ipswich Town replacing Luciano Becchio
Luciano Becchio
Luciano Héctor Becchio is an Argentine footballer who plays for Leeds United as a striker. Born in Córdoba, Argentina, Becchio began his career at Boca Juniors before moving to Europe on an Italian passport, where he established himself in the Spanish lower leagues.He moved to England in the...
in the starting lineup, Snodgrass scored his first goal of the season against Ipwich Snodgrass scored his 2nd goal of the season with a curled effort against Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
. His performance against Coventry City was welcomed as a return to form by Snodgrass His 3rd goal of the season came against Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
with a long-range effort.
On 1 January 2011, Snodgrass was injured in the 1–1 draw with Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
, where he was kicked once in the back as well as being stamped on the calf muscle. Snodgrass scored his 4th goal of the season against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
with another long range goal.
On 8 January 2011, Snodgrass scored his 5th goal of the season with a second half penalty against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
, however Arsenal equalised in the 90th minute when Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fàbregas
Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona.Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16...
scored a penalty. After some impressive performances, Snodgrass was nominated for The Championship player of the month for January. Snodgrass scored his 6th goal of the season against Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
4 February it was announced that Snodgrass had won The January Championship Player Of The Month Award. Snodgrass scored his 7th goal of the season against Bristol City. After some very impressive performances, Snodgrass has attracted the attention of Premier League Clubs, however on 14 February Snodgrass signalled his intent to stay at Leeds. Snodgrass won The Championship Player of the month award for February, which was his second player of the month award in a row. In March 2011 Snodgrass was voted as Leeds' best player since being relegated from the Premier League in 2003. Snodgrass missed Leeds' last few games of the season after suffering a back injury, the injury also forced him out of the Scotland squad for the home nation friendlies in May. After reported interest in Snodgrass by Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
and Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
, on 3 June 2011 it was reported that Leeds United had turned down a £3.5 million offer from Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
for Snodgrass. Leeds rejected the offer from Norwich for Snodgrass and said they would stand firm over any offers for the player.
2011–12 season
In June 2011, it was reported that Leeds had put an £8 million pound valuation on Snodgrass and that they were looking into offering him a new contract. On 4 August, it was revealed Snodgrass would miss the League Cup match against Bradford City as he had been called up to the ScotlandScotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
squad. Snodgrass started for Leeds in the opening day of the season as they lost 3–1 against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
, he was substituted early in the second half. Snodgrass scored his first goal of the season on 16 August when he scored a freekick against Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
.
Snodgrass' second goal of the season came against Cardiff CIty
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
in the 1–1 draw on 30 October. Snodgrass scored his 3rd and 4th goals of the season in Leeds' 2-1 win against Burnley, helping Leeds come from behind to score a late winner. Snodgrass' 5th goal of the season came on 29th November in Leeds' emphatic 4-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
International career
Snodgrass is a former Scotland under-19Scotland national under-19 football team
The Scotland national under-19 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national football team for players of 19 years of age or under at the start of a European Under-19 Football Championship campaign....
, under-20
Scotland national under-20 football team
The Scotland national under-20 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 20 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team. The team represents Scotland in international Under 20 competitions such as the...
and under-21
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
international. With the under-19 team, he was part of the squad that reached the final of the 2006 European Championships in Poland. Snodgrass also impressed playing for Scotland under-20
Scotland national under-20 football team
The Scotland national under-20 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 20 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team. The team represents Scotland in international Under 20 competitions such as the...
in the Fifa Under-20 world cup in Canada It was his form in this tournament that led to F.C. Barcelona showing interest in Snodgrass.
Leeds' involvement in the play-offs against Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in 2009 meant that Snodgrass was unavailable to play in a Scotland B
Scotland B national football team
The Scotland B national football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is a secondary football team of Scotland, run occasionally as support for the Scotland national football team as a second string side to the first team....
international.
Snodgrass was called up to the senior Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
squad by George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burley is a Scottish football manager and former player and manager, formerly the manager of Crystal Palace Football Club. Burley had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player making 628 appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps...
for the first time for their friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
against Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
in October 2009. He was forced to withdraw from the squad due to a knee injury. Snodgrass made his full international debut on 9 February 2011, coming on as a substitute against Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
in a 2011 Nations Cup match. Snodgrass was called up to the Scotland squad to face Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
on 21 March, coming on as a second half substitute. Scotland lost the game 2–0. Snodgrass was ruled out of Scotlands matches against Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
and Republic Of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
with a back injury, however Leeds teammate Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for English football club Leeds United and the Scotland national team. His main position is as a Striker but he can also play as a Winger....
earned a recall to the Scotland squad.
On 2 August 2011 Robert Snodgrass was called up to the squad for a friendly against Denmark in September, although fellow Leeds player Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for English football club Leeds United and the Scotland national team. His main position is as a Striker but he can also play as a Winger....
was not recalled to the squad. Snodgrass would miss Leeds Carling cup game against Bradford City as a result of the call up. Snodgrass made his first start for Scotland against Denmark and also scored his first international goal against them.
International goals
- Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10 August 2011 | Hampden Park Hampden Park Hampden Park is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. The 52,063 capacity venue serves as the national stadium of football in Scotland... , Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands... |
2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly match Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Personal life
He has a daughter, Sienna, with his girlfriend DeniseOn 24 January 2011, an arrest warrant was issued for Snodgrass after he failed to turn up to court regarding an alleged driving offence. A spokesman for Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
stated that the non-appearance was due to a misunderstanding and that Snodgrass was working with the judicial authorities to resolve the matter.
Stirling Albion
- Scottish First DivisionScottish Football League First DivisionThe Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
play-off winners 2006–072006-07 in Scottish footballThe 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
Leeds United
- League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
runners-up 2009–10
Club Awards
- The Championship Player Of The Month Award : January 2011
- The Championship Player Of The Month Award : February 2011
- Yorkshire Evening Post's Leeds United Player of the YearYorkshire Evening PostThe Yorkshire Evening Post is a daily evening publication published by Yorkshire Post Newspapers Ltd in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
2008–09 - Leeds United Regional Members Clubs Player of the YearLeeds United A.F.C.Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
2008–09 - League 1 PFAProfessional Footballers' AssociationThe Professional Footballers' Association is the trade union for professional footballers in England and Wales. The world's oldest professional sport trade union, it has 4,000 members....
Player of the month August/September 2009 - League 1 PFA Team of the YearPFA Team of the YearThe Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
: 2009–10
Career statistics
| Season | Club | Loan | Division | League | FA Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis... |
FL Trophy Football League Trophy The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top... |
Play-Offs Football League Play-Offs The Football League play-offs are an annual series of football matches to determine some of the promotion places within the Football League. Essentially, each division of the league offers a certain number of automatic promotion places to the top two or three clubs. A further promotion place is... |
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Livingston Livingston F.C. Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team... |
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Stirling Albion Stirling Albion F.C. Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth... |
Loan | Second Division Scottish Football League Second Division The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system.... > 12 |
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Livingston Livingston F.C. Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team... |
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