Alexander Robertson (born 26 April 1971) is a Scottish former

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who played in midfield.

Early life

His father,

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, was also a professional footballer, with Ayr United, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian.

Club career

Robertson began his career with

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where manager

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labelled him the best young player in Britain. He scored Rangers' first goal under manager Walter Smith in a 1–0 victory over St Mirren on 20 April 1991 at Love Street. Robertson then joined

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in England. In July 1995 he returned to Scotland, Dundee United buying him and

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for a joint fee of £1 million.

International career

Robertson made two appearances for the Scotland under-21 team at the 1991 Toulon Tournament.

Personal life

In August 1997 he was jailed for assaulting a restaurant doorman in

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while drunk.Ibrox's next big thing licks wounds at the wee Rangers after a scarred career
Scotland on Sunday, 14 October 2001 He had a previous conviction for assault in 1991.Player is jailed for attack on bouncer Court told of 'vicious' assault outside restaurant
The Herald, 2 July 1997 Robertson later received facial scarring in a bottle attack.

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