Career
Robertson joined Clyde from juvenile side Rutherglen Glencairn in 1947, on a part-time basis as he continued his studies towards a degree in chemistry. Robertson also enjoyed success with Clyde in the Scottish Cup. In the 1955 final he scored Clyde"s equalising goal direct from a corner kick in the 88th minute, forcing a 1-1 draw with Celtic.
He also played in the 1958 Cup final when Clyde defeated Hibernian 1-0.
He also earned selection for the Scottish League representative side on two occasions. He eventually left the club when signed by Morton for £1,000 in the autumn of his career.
He spent two seasons in Greenock before retiring in 1963. Robertson began a managerial career with Second Division Cowdenbeath in 1964 and spent three and a half mid-table seasons with the Blue Brazil.
In January 1968 he succeeded Davie White as manager of old club Clyde but was not able to replicate White"s 1966-1967 third-place finish as Clyde"s league form gradually declined in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
They eventually experienced relegation in the 1971-1972 season and despite leading his team to the Second Division title the following campaign, Robertson ended his association with the club in 1973. His final footballing role was as Tottenham Hotspur"s Scottish scout. Throughout his career, Robertson combined his footballing role with another career.
Following his graduation he worked in the scientific branch of the National Coal Board, while in later years he was a science teacher at a school in East Kilbride.