William Robertson (1880s footballer)

William Robertson was a Scottish footballer who played as a right winger.

William Robertson
Personal information
Place of birth Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Position(s) Right winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1886–1893 Dumbarton[1]
National team
1887 Scotland[2] 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Dunbartonshire, Robertson played football for Dumbarton and Scotland.[3]

Honours
Dumbarton
  • Scottish Cup: Runners Up 1886–87
  • 2 caps for Scotland in 1887, scoring one goal;
  • 1 representative cap for Dumbartonshire in 1886, scoring 2 goals
  • 1 international trial match for Scotland in 1887.

References
  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 249.
  3. Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.


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