- David Robertson (footballer born 1986)
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For the former Aberdeen and Rangers player, see David Robertson (footballer born 1968).
David Robertson Personal information Full name David Robertson Date of birth 23 September 1986 Place of birth Livingston, Scotland Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Playing position Attacking midfielder Club information Current club St Johnstone Number 16 Youth career 2002–05 Dundee United Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2005–2011 Dundee United 120 (17) 2011- St Johnstone 0 (0) National team‡ 2005 Scotland under-19 1 (0) 2007– Scotland under-21 3 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 May 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 September 2008David Robertson (born 23 September 1986 in Livingston) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for St Johnstone.
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Career
Dundee United
Livingston-born Robertson joined United as a youth player and was the top scorer in the 2004–05 SPL Youth League, despite playing from midfield.[1] Robertson made his debut for United in January 2006, in the 1–1 draw against Aberdeen, when he came off the bench in the last few minutes to replace player/manager Craig Brewster who was injured while making his second debut. Robertson scored his first goal three months later in 3–1 league defeat to Livingston, and his late extra-time winner sent United through to the Scottish League Cup third round at the start of the following season. Further league goals came against Inverness CT (twice) and Celtic, with a cup strike against St. Mirren ensuring that Robertson's goals in 2006–07 saw him never finish on the losing side. Indeed, Robertson's form saw him sign a new two-year contract during February of that season.[2]
In September 2007, Robertson won his first Scotland under-21 cap[3] and later that season came on as an extra-time substitute in the 2008 Scottish League Cup Final against Rangers, missing one of United's penalties in the defeat.[4] In January 2009, Robertson signed a further extension to his contract, committing himself to the club until May 2011.[5] On 24 March 2010, Robertson scored a vital last minute winner against Rangers in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, which Dundee United went on to win for only the second time in their 100 year history.
St. Johnstone
Despite being offered a new contract by United in 2011, Robertson opted instead to sign for St. Johnstone.[6] Robertson made his debut for St Johnstone in a league game against Aberdeen on 23rd July 2011.
Career statistics
- Correct at 20 January 2010:
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Dundee United 2005–06 11 1 – – – – – – 11 1 2006–07 26 3 2 1 2 1 – – 30 5 2007–08 20 6 1 0 4 0 – – 25 6 2008–09 19 3 2 0 2 0 – – 23 3 2009–10 6 0 1 – – – – – 7 0 Total 82 13 6 1 9 1 0 0 97 15 Career total 82 13 6 1 9 1 0 0 97 15 Honours
Dundee United
- 1: 2010
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- Scottish League Cup Runner-up: 1
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- 2007–08
References
- ^ "David Robertson". Dundee United FC website. http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=17&ID=243.
- ^ "Young stars extend United deals". BBC Sport. 2007-02-14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee_utd/6361977.stm.
- ^ "Scotland U21 0–0 Denmark U21". BBC Sport. 2007-09-12. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6988711.stm.
- ^ McGuigan, Thomas (2008-03-16). "Dundee Utd 2–2 Rangers". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/7296157.stm.
- ^ "Quartet re-sign for Dundee United". BBC Sport. 17 January 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee_utd/7833303.stm. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ^ "David Robertson completes switch to St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 17 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13422534.stm. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
External links
St. Johnstone F.C. – current squad 1 Enckelman · 2 Mackay · 3 C. Davidson · 4 Morris · 5 Wright · 6 Anderson · 7 Millar · 8 M. Davidson · 9 Parkin · 10 Craig · 11 Sheridan · 12 Maybury · 14 Moon · 15 Mannus · 16 Robertson · 17 Higgins · 18 McCracken · 19 Finnigan · 20 Adams · 21 Sandaza · 22 Gibson · 23 Haber · 24 Gartland · 26 Caddis · Manager: Lomas
Categories:- 1986 births
- Dundee United F.C. players
- Living people
- Scottish footballers
- Scottish Premier League players
- Scotland under-21 international footballers
- People from Livingston, West Lothian
- Association football midfielders
- St. Johnstone F.C. players
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