Barry Robson will return to Tannadice tomorrow night in the hope of completing a remarkable transformation. Against all expectation, not least his manager's, the £1.2m January signing has been arguably the most significant contributor to Celtic's rousing finale.

Robson's inclusion in both Old Firm derbies at Celtic Park tipped the balance in favour of the defending champions. Where Scott Brown and Massimo Donati floundered, Robson, a comparative transfer bargain, has flourished.

Gordon Strachan's decision to unleash the strapping, flame-haired midfielder coincided with an upturn in performance and results. Yet it was more by accident than design, with Strachan finally giving up hope of fusing the aforementioned box-office signings into a formidable midfield partnership.

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