David Robertson (footballer, born 1986)

For the Aberdeen and Rangers player of the 1990s, see David Robertson (footballer, born 1968).
David Robertson
Personal information
Full name David Robertson
Date of birth (1986-09-23) 23 September 1986
Place of birth Livingston, Scotland
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Selkirk
Youth career
2002–05 Dundee United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2005–2011 Dundee United 120 (17)
2011–2013 St Johnstone 23 (2)
2014 Greenock Morton 16 (0)
2014–2015 Livingston 13 (0)
2015 Ayr United 12 (1)
2015– Selkirk
National team‡
2005 Scotland U19 1 (0)
2007–2008 Scotland U21 3 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:24, 27 December 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 September 2008

David Robertson (born 23 September 1986 in Livingston) is a Scottish footballer who grew up in Bathgate, he plays as an attacking midfielder for Selkirk in the Scottish Lowland Football League.

Robertson has previously played for Dundee United, St Johnstone, Greenock Morton, Livingston and Ayr United. He won the Scottish Cup with Dundee United in 2010 and has previously represented the Scotland under-21 team.

Career

Dundee United

Livingston-born Robertson joined Dundee United as a youth player and was the top scorer in the 2004–05 SPL Youth League, despite playing from midfield.[1] Robertson made his debut for United in January 2006, in the 1–1 draw against Aberdeen, when he came off the bench in the last few minutes to replace player/manager Craig Brewster who was injured while making his second debut. Robertson scored his first goal three months later in 3–1 league defeat to Livingston, and his late extra-time winner sent United through to the Scottish League Cup third round at the start of the following season. Further league goals came against Inverness Caledonian Thistle (twice) and Celtic, with a cup strike against St Mirren ensuring that Robertson's goals in 2006–07 saw him never finish on the losing side. Indeed, Robertson's form saw him sign a new two-year contract during February of that season.[2]

In September 2007, Robertson won his first Scotland under-21 cap[3] and later that season came on as an extra-time substitute in the 2008 Scottish League Cup Final against Rangers, missing one of United's penalties in the defeat.[4] In January 2009, Robertson signed a further extension to his contract, committing himself to the club until May 2011.[5] On 24 March 2010, Robertson scored a vital last minute winner against Rangers in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, which Dundee United went on to win for only the second time in their 100-year history.

St Johnstone

Despite being offered a new contract by United in 2011, Robertson opted instead to sign for St Johnstone.[6] Robertson made his debut for St Johnstone in a league game against Aberdeen on 23 July 2011.

On 28 November 2012, Robertson was injured during St Johnstone's match against Hibernian and the following day, it was confirmed by the club's manager Steve Lomas that Robertson had broken his leg.[7]

On 13 December 2013, St Johnstone announced that Robertson would not be given a new contract when his current deal expired.[8] In December 2013, Robertson went on trial at Greenock Morton.[9]

Greenock Morton

On 3 January 2014, Robertson signed for Greenock Morton.[10][11]

Robertson's father Dougie played almost 200 games for Morton between 1983 and 1990.[10]

Livingston & Ayr United

In the summer of 2014 Robertson left Morton to sign for Livingston. He scored on his competitive debut for the club, coming on in the 112th minute against Queen of the South and scoring just minutes later to secure the extra-time victory.

After seven months with Livingston, Robertson transferred to Scottish League One side Ayr United on a short term deal.[12] At the end of the 2014–15 season, Robertson was released by The Honest Men.[13]

Selkirk

On 18 December 2015, Robertson signed for Lowland League club Selkirk F.C. [14]

Career statistics

As of 3 January 2014
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Dundee United 2005–06 111000000111
2006–07 263212100305
2007–08 206104000256
2008–09 193202000233
2009–10 140510000191
2010–11 304402010374
Total 120171421011014520
St Johnstone 2011–12 160202000200
2012–13 7200200092
2013–14 0000000000
Total 232204000292
Greenock Morton 2013–14160000000160
Career total 159191621411019022

Honours

Dundee United

2010
2007–08

See also

References

  1. ↑ "David Robertson". Dundee United FC website.
  2. ↑ "Young stars extend United deals". BBC Sport. 14 February 2007.
  3. ↑ "Scotland U21 0–0 Denmark U21". BBC Sport. 12 September 2007.
  4. ↑ McGuigan, Thomas (16 March 2008). "Dundee Utd 2–2 Rangers". BBC Sport.
  5. ↑ "Quartet re-sign for Dundee United". BBC Sport. 17 January 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
  6. ↑ "David Robertson completes switch to St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  7. ↑ "Steve Lomas confirms St Johnstone midfielder David Robertson suffered broken leg". Sky Sports. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Transfer news: St Johnstone release midfielder David Robertson". Sky Sports. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  9. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (31 December 2013). "Player search steps up for Morton boss". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  10. 1 2 Mitchell, Jonathan (3 January 2014). "Morton complete Robertson signing". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  11. ↑ "Double deal for Morton". Scottish Professional Football League. 3 January 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  12. ↑ "David Robertson signs!!". ayrunitedfc.co.uk. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  13. ↑ "Players released". ayrunitedfc.co.uk. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  14. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/selkirkfootballclub/?fref=nf

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