Malcolm Robertson (footballer)
Malcolm Robertson (7 July 1951 – 18 August 2010) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left winger. He made his mark playing for Penicuik Athletic when he appeared in the 1970 Scottish Junior Cup Final.[1] He then moved to Raith Rovers, scoring 53 goals in 140 league appearances for the Kirkcaldy side.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Malcolm Robertson | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 18 August 2010 (aged 59) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1970 | Penicuik Athletic | ||
| 1971–1975 | Raith Rovers | 140 | (53) |
| 1975–1977 | Ayr United | 40 | (7) |
| 1977–1981 | Heart of Midlothian | 98 | (14) |
| 1981 | Toronto Blizzard | 19 | (2) |
| 1981–1982 | Dundee United | 2 | (0) |
| 1982–1983 | Hibernian | 5 | (0) |
| Hamrun Spartans | |||
| Total | 285 | (74) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Robertson went on to play for Ayr United, before Hearts signed him for a £25,000 fee in 1977.[1] Hearts were battling with Ayr against relegation, but Robertson was sent off in a decisive match between the two teams.[1] Hearts were a yo-yo club in the late 1970s and early 1980s; Robertson helped the club gain promotion back to the Premier Division in 1978 and 1980.[1]
Robertson left Hearts in 1981 to play in Canada for Toronto Blizzard.[1] He briefly returned to Scotland, playing for Dundee United and Hibernian.[1] This preceded a final playing spell with Maltese side Hamrun Spartans.[1] Robertson played just under 300 league matches during his twelve-year career.
His son, Sandy Robertson, played for Rangers in the 1990s.[1]
References
- "Gifted Tynecastle favourite Malcolm Robertson dies at 59". www.scotsman.com. Johnston Press. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
External links
- Malcolm Robertson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database