Graeme Robertson (Scottish footballer)
Graeme Robertson (born Dumfries) is a Scottish ex professional footballer who played for home town club Queen of the South, Dunfermline Athletic, Partick Thistle, Ayr United and Albion Rovers. Robertson was a utility player.
Football career
Robertson started in amateur football with Lochar Amateurs in the Dumfries league before signing for Queen of the South. His time at Palmerston was alongside the likes of Ted McMinn, Jimmy Robertson and Nobby Clark all of whom recognised Robertson's contributions when later interviewed by the club.[1] His time at Palmerston Park included 237 league appearances.
Graeme Robertson left Queen of the South in 1987 to join Dunfermline Athletic with whom he played in the top division of Scottish football. He then had a couple of seasons with each of Partick Thistle and Ayr United before retiring as a player. Robertson did though come out of retirement a few years later to play several games for Albion Rovers.[2]
Robertson has remained involved in football in a number of non playing capacities.[3]
After a period of domestic coaching positions, Robertson moved Shenzhen, China, as part of the City Football Services scheme to develop football in China.
Robertson is stepfather to Jason Cummings of Hibernian F.C.
References
- ↑ Ted McMinn, Jimmy Robertson and Nobby Clark career interviews
- ↑ Neil Brown's player database
- ↑ "Robertson named Livingston boss". BBC Sport (BBC). 15 February 2006. Retrieved 19 October 2011.