Sandy Robertson (footballer, born 1971)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Robertson | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Alexander 'Sandy' Robertson (born April 26, 1971 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former footballer who played in midfield.
His father, Malky Robertson, was also a professional footballer, with Ayr United, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian.
Robertson began his career with Rangers where manager Graeme Souness labelled him the best young player in Britain.[1] However, in August 1997 he was jailed for assaulting a restaurant doorman in Edinburgh while drunk.[1][2] He had a previous conviction for assault in 1991.[3] Robertson later received facial scarring in a bottle attack.[1]
See also
External links
- Sandy Robertson at Soccerbase
References
- ^ a b c Ibrox's next big thing licks wounds at the wee Rangers after a scarred career Scotland on Sunday, 14 October 2001 [dead link]
- ^ Ex-Rangers star loses jail appeal Daily Mail, 20 August 1997
- ^ Player is jailed for attack on bouncer Court told of 'vicious' assault outside restaurant The Herald, 2 July 1997
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