Malcolm Robertson (footballer) explained

Malcolm Robertson
Fullname:Malcolm Robertson
Birth Date:7 July 1951
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Left winger
Years1:1969–1970
Clubs1:Penicuik Athletic
Years2:1971–1975
Caps2:140
Goals2:53
Clubs2:Raith Rovers
Years3:1975–1977
Caps3:40
Goals3:7
Clubs3:Ayr United
Years4:1977–1981
Caps4:98
Goals4:14
Clubs4:Heart of Midlothian
Years5:1981
Caps5:19
Goals5:2
Clubs5:Toronto Blizzard
Years6:1981–1982
Caps6:2
Goals6:0
Clubs6:Dundee United
Years7:1982–1983
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Clubs7:Hibernian
Clubs8:Hamrun Spartans
Totalcaps:285
Totalgoals:74

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. He then moved to Raith Rovers, scoring 53 goals in 140 league appearances for the Kirkcaldy side.

Robertson went on to play for Ayr United, before Hearts signed him for a £25,000 fee in 1977. Hearts were battling with Ayr against relegation, but Robertson was sent off in a decisive match between the two teams. 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.

Robertson left Hearts in 1981 to play in Canada for Toronto Blizzard. He briefly returned to Scotland, playing for Dundee United and Hibernian. This preceded a final playing spell with Maltese side Hamrun Spartans. Robertson played just under 300 league matches during his twelve-year career.

His son, Sandy Robertson, played for Rangers in the 1990s.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gifted Tynecastle favourite Malcolm Robertson dies at 59 . The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 19 August 2010. 14 April 2012.