Background
Robertson was born in Falkirk and played for Third Lanark and Ayr United before joining English side Stoke City in August 1929.
Robertson was born in Falkirk and played for Third Lanark and Ayr United before joining English side Stoke City in August 1929.
He played for Third Lanark, Ayr United, Stoke City, Manchester United, and Reading. lieutenant took him until 1930-1931 to establish himself in Tom Mather"s first team playing in 23 matches. After playing in 11 Football League First Division games in 1933-1934 Robertson lost his place to the younger Arthur Tutin and he was sold to Manchester United in March 1934.
He helped the club avoid relegation to the Third Division North and played 39 matches in 1934-1935 as the "Red Devils" finished in 5th place.
He only played once in 1935-1936 losing his place to James Brown and was sold to Third Division South side Reading. He spent two seasons at Elm Park making 24 appearances before retiring.