The highly-rated forward was brought to the club by Gary McAllister in the summer of 2008.

Having captured the attention of a number of English clubs while playing for Livingston and then on loan at Stirling Albion, Robert had no doubts when Leeds United came calling and he joined the club at the end of July 2008.

A Scottish youth international, he scored 10 goals in the Scottish First Division the season before he moved south and his pace and goalscoring ability caught the eye. He was even linked with a move to Barcelona following suggestions that the Spanish club wanted him to join them on trial.

Robert is still a relative young player but he made a big impression during his first season with the Elland Road club.

Rob made his United debut at Scunthorpe in August  2008 and scored in the Carling Cup win at Chester City four days later.

He has scored some stunning goals, including a scissor-kick against Northampton to bring up the century for the season, and he deservedly picked up the Regional Members Clubs' Player of the Season Award.

The Scot was rewarded for his efforts when he signed a new four-year contract with the club on the eve of the 2009/2010 season.

Robert's goalscoring form continued at the start of the 2009/2010 season when he netted twice to secure a 2-1 win over Watford in the second round of the Carling Cup.

Rob celebrates scoring against Northampton in May 2009...

Rob celebrates after opening the scoring against Watford in August 2009...