Willie Robertson (footballer) explained

Willie Robertson
Fullname:William Robertson
Birth Date:14 April 1993
Birth Place:London, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Darvel
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:Dundee United
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:Dundee United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2013
Clubs2:Forfar Athletic (loan)
Caps2:21
Goals2:0
Years3:2013–2014
Clubs3:Alloa Athletic
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2016
Clubs4:Stirling Albion
Caps4:44
Goals4:1
Years5:2016
Clubs5:Annan Athletic
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2018
Clubs6:Stirling Albion
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2019
Clubs7:East Kilbride
Years8:2019–
Clubs8:Darvel
Club-Update:00:10, January 2019 (UTC)

William Robertson (born 14 April 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Darvel.[1]

He has previously played for Dundee United, Forfar Athletic, Alloa Athletic, Annan Athletic, Stirling Albion and East Kilbride.

Career

Robertson began his footballing career at Dundee United's Academy, and was loaned to Forfar Athletic in December 2012, making his debut on the 1st, scoring in a 2–1 home win over Ayr United.[2] The loan was later extended until May 2013 on 4 January.[3]

On 2 July 2013, Robertson signed for Alloa Athletic.[4] He made his debut on 17 August 2013, in a 1–0 away loss against Dundee.[5] His contract with Alloa expired at the end of the season, although he was offered the chance to return to the club for pre-season training.[6]

On 26 July 2014, Robertson played for Stirling Albion as a trialist in their Scottish Challenge Cup match against Elgin City.[7] Robertson signed a contract with Stirling soon afterwards.[8] After two seasons with Albion, Robertson signed for Annan Athletic in July 2016.[9] Robertson left Annan in October 2016, returning to Forthbank Stadium where he played 3 matches as a trialist for Stirling, before signing a contract with the club during the 2017 winter transfer window.[10] Robertson left Albion in October 2018 due to work commitments.[11]

Robertson signed with Lowland League team East Kilbride in January 2019.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Forfar Athletic (loan)2012–13Second Division20011002[12] 1232
Alloa Athletic2013–14Championship90100000100
Stirling Albion2014–15League One17010101[13] 0200
2015–16League Two273401010333
2016–1780200000100
2017–1860003010100
Stirling Albion total583705030733
Annan Athletic (loan)2016–17League Two5000101070
Career total9239160611135

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EK are delighted to announce the signing of Ex Dundee United, Forfar and Stirling Albion midfielder Willie Robertson. Welcome to K-Park Willie! pic.twitter.com/AVCaafDmXZ. FC. East Kilbride. 2019-01-03. @officialEKFC. en. 2019-01-04.
  2. http://espnfc.com/uk/en/preview/357671/loan-stars-boost-loons.html Loan stars boost Loons
  3. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/div-2-2.194/willie-robertson-extends-stay-at-forfar-1.63524 Willie Robertson extends stay at Forfar
  4. http://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/BlogView.aspx?pageid=2&ItemID=892&mid=2 Willie Robertson signs
  5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23724103 Dundee 1–0 Alloa Athletic
  6. Web site: Rebuilding begins. Alloa Athletic F.C.. 8 May 2014. 27 July 2014.
  7. Web site: Elgin 0 Stirling Albion 3. Stirling Albion F.C.. 26 July 2014. 27 July 2014.
  8. http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/binos-bring-in-robertson/ Binos bring in Robertson
  9. Web site: Champman adds four more. . Annan Athletic FC . 13 July 2016 . 13 July 2016.
  10. Web site: Robertson returns . Stirling Albion FC . 4 January 2017 . 5 January 2017.
  11. Web site: Willie Robertson moves on – Stirling Albion. SAFC. en-US. 2019-01-04.
  12. Appearances in the First Division play-offs
  13. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup