Alex Robertson (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Alexander Robertson was a Scottish
footballer, whose regular position was as a half-back
. He played for Hibernian
, Manchester United
, and Fair City Athletic. Robertson won the 1902 Scottish Cup
and the 1903 Scottish league championship with Hibs, and was transferred to Manchester United at the end of the 1902–03 season.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer, whose regular position was as a half-back
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He played for Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
, Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, and Fair City Athletic. Robertson won the 1902 Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup 1901–02
The 1901–02 Scottish Cup was the 29th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Hibernian, who defeated Celtic 1–0 in the Final. This gave Hibs their second and most recent Scottish Cup win...
and the 1903 Scottish league championship with Hibs, and was transferred to Manchester United at the end of the 1902–03 season.
External links
- Alex Robertson, www.ihibs.co.uk
- MUFCInfo.com profile