W. Robertson

Last updated

W. Robertson
Personal information
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Boys of Dundee
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Strathmore
1889–1891 Sheffield United 16 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

'W' Robertson (full name unrecorded) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for Sheffield United. [1]

Contents

Playing career

Reported as 'hailing from' Dundee, Robertson was one of a number of Scots who travelled South to sign for Sheffield United in 1889 following the club's advertisements for players published in the Scottish press earlier that year. [1] Signed by the club following a trail, Robertson played in all of United's first 84 games although the majority of these were friendly fixtures. He also scored the club's first goal (in their first ever fixture against Notts Rangers in September 1889), was the first player to score a hat-trick for the club (October 1889 against Sheffield Exchange) and was the first United player to be sent off (March 1890 against Rotherham Town.) [1]

During the club's second season Robertson played fewer and fewer games and was released in the summer of 1891 although there were no contemporary reports in the local media as to what happened to him after that. [1]

Post playing career

It was reported in 1908 that Robertson was then residing in Haileybury in Ontario, Canada where he was coaching football. [1]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trevor Francis</span> English footballer and manager (born 1954)

Trevor John Francis is an English former footballer who played as a forward for a number of clubs in England, the United States, Italy, Scotland and Australia. In 1979 he became Britain's first £1 million player following his transfer from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest. He scored the winning goal for Forest in the 1979 European Cup final against Malmö. He won the European Cup again with the club the following year. At international level, he played for England 52 times between 1976 and 1986, scoring 12 goals, and played at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Fletcher (footballer)</span> Footballer (born 1987)

Steven Kenneth Fletcher is a professional footballer who most recently played as a striker for Scottish Championship club Dundee United.

Hugh Scott Robertson

Walter Henry Hammond was an English footballer who played as an outside left. Born in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester he played for Everton, Sheffield United, New Brighton Tower and Leicester Fosse in The Football League between 1889 and 1901.

Robert Barclay was an English footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne Barclay is best remembered for his time at Sheffield United for whom he played in the 1936 FA Cup Final, but also had spells for Derby County and Huddersfield Town. Barclay also represented England on three occasions, scoring two goals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Fleck (footballer)</span> Scottish association football player

John Alexander Fleck is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Sheffield United.

Jordan Steven Robertson is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Rhodes</span> Association football player (born 1990)

Jordan Luke Rhodes is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Championship club Huddersfield Town and the Scottish national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Billy Hendry</span> Scottish footballer

William Harold Hendry was a Scottish footballer who played as a defender. Born in Newport-on-Tay he played in the Football League for Bury, Preston North End, Sheffield United, Stoke and West Bromwich Albion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011–12 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season</span> Sheffield Wednesday 2011–12 football season

During the 2011–12 season, Sheffield Wednesday F.C. competed in League One, the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Football League Trophy. It was their second consecutive season in the third tier of English football, and their 110th season in the Football League. At the end of the season they completed their aim of automatic promotion to the Football League Championship, after a remarkable season with so many twists and turns.

Dugald Galbraith was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United. Signed in 1889 having played local football in Dundee he stayed with the Bramall Lane club for just their inaugural season which consisted mainly of friendly fixtures. He played seven games for the Blades in the FA Cup and scored the team's first ever FA Cup goal against Scarborough in September 1889.

The 1889–90 season was the first in existence for Sheffield United. Having not been elected to any organised league at that point they predominantly played friendly fixtures but did enter the FA Cup for the first time as well as locally arranged cup competitions The Sheffield Challenge Cup and the Wharncliffe Charity Cup. The club did not employ a manager in this period; tactics and team selection were decided by The Football Committee and the players were coached by a trainer. J.B. Wostinholm held the position of club secretary, dealing with player transfers and contracts, arranging matches and dealing with the FA. The first season was deemed a reasonable success with steady attendances to home games and progress in the FA Cup although the fluctuating nature of the team meant that consistency was never really achieved.

Donald Fraser was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United as a half back Signed in 1889 he had answered United's advert in the Scottish press asking for players to form a club, although he stayed with the Bramall Lane side for just their inaugural season which consisted mainly of friendly fixtures. Known as 'the little Scotsman' he played five games for the Blades in the FA Cup and scored in their first ever Cup game against Scarborough in September 1889.

James Duncan was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United as an outside left Signed in 1889, he had answered United's advert in the Scottish press asking for players to form a club, playing regularly for the Bramall Lane side for their inaugural season which consisted mainly of friendly fixtures.

The 1890–91 season was Sheffield United's second, and their first and only season playing in the newly formed Midland Counties League, as the club sought to establish itself as a major footballing force. The team was selected by the club's football committee and coached by a trainer, but day-to-day affairs were overseen by club secretary Joseph Wostinholm. The club saw a large influx of players during the season as it continued to bolster its numbers with amateurs loaned or signed from other teams in the local area, a policy that resulted in an unsettled side, indifferent league results, and a mid-table finish.

The 1891–92 season was the third in existence for Sheffield United. This was their first season playing in the recently formed Northern League as the club sought to establish itself as a major footballing force. The Blades had a reasonably successful season, finishing third in the league, and registering some comprehensive victories along the way. They improved on the previous season by reaching the second round proper of the FA Cup and were victorious in the local cup competitions, winning both the Sheffield Challenge Cup and the Wharncliffe Charity Cup for the first time.

The 1892–93 season was the fourth in existence for Sheffield United. This was their first season playing in the recently formed Football League Second Division as the club sought to establish itself as a major footballing force. With some members of the football committee unconvinced of the long-term future of the Football League, the club also retained its membership of the Northern League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andrew Robertson</span> Scottish footballer (born 1994)

Andrew Henry Robertson is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Scotland national team. Known for his vision, athleticism and physical power, Robertson is widely considered to be one of the best full-backs in the world.

George Horace Henson was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bradford Park Avenue, Northampton Town, Sheffield United, Swansea Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 273. ISBN   978-1-874718-69-7.


Flag of Scotland.svg Soccerball mask.svg

This biographical article related to a Scottish forward is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.