ROBERT MALCOLM

'Robert "Bob" Malcolm', (born November 12 1980 in Glasgow), is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently playing for Derby County.
He previously played 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.
Malcolm had been linked with moves to Dundee United, Ipswich Town and Coventry City, before being released by Rangers on August 31 2006. He eventually signed for Derby on September 6.

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Controversy

Trivia

Statistics

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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. [1]
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.[2]
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. [3]

Trivia

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 realised 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.

Statistics

''Correct as of September 1 2007''

'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	SPL runner up medal
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

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