William Robertson (Scottish footballer)

William Seymour Robertson (20 April 1907 – 1980) was a Scottish footballer who played at full back. He played for Third Lanark, Ayr United, Stoke City, Manchester United, and Reading.

Career

Robertson was born in Falkirk and played for Third Lanark and Ayr United before joining English side Stoke City in August 1929. It took him until 1930–31 to establish himself in Tom Mather's first team playing in 23 matches. He made the right half position his own in 1931–32 missing just two matches and then played in 40 matches in 1932–33 as Stoke won the Second Division title. After playing in 11 Football League First Division games in 1933–34 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 1934–35 as the "Red Devils" finished in 5th place. He only played once in 1935–36 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.

Career statistics

• Sourced from William Robertson profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)

Honours

Stoke City

• Football League Second Division champions: 1932–33

Manchester United

• Football League Second Division champions: 1935–36