William Seymour Robertson (20 April 1907 – 1980) was a Scottish footballer who played at

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. He played for King's Park, Ayr United,

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, and Reading F.C., Reading.

Career

Robertson was born in Falkirk and played for King's Park and Ayr United before joining English side

in August 1929. It took him until 1930–31 Stoke City F.C. season, 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 Stoke City F.C. season, 1931–32 missing just two matches and then played in 40 matches in 1932–33 Stoke City F.C. season, 1932–33 as Stoke won the Football League Second Division, Second Division title. After playing in 11 Football League First Division games in 1933–34 Stoke City F.C. season, 1933–34 Robertson lost his place to the younger Arthur Tutin and he was sold to

in March 1934. He helped the club avoid relegation to the Football League Third Division North, Third Division North and played 39 matches in 1934–35 Manchester United F.C. season, 1934–35 as the "Red Devils" finished in 5th place. He only played once in 1935–36 Manchester United F.C. season, 1935–36 losing his place to James Brown (footballer, born 1907), James Brown and was sold to Football League Third Division South, Third Division South side Reading F.C., Reading. He spent two seasons at Elm Park (stadium), Elm Park making 24 appearances before retiring.

Career statistics

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Honours

;Ayr United * Scottish Division Two champions: 1927–28 Scottish Division Two, 1927–28 ; Stoke City * Football League Second Division champions: 1932–33 Stoke City F.C. season, 1932–33 ; Manchester United * Football League Second Division champions: 1935–36 Manchester United F.C. season, 1935–36

References

External links

MUFCInfo.com profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Robertson, William 1907 births Scottish men's footballers King's Park F.C. players Ayr United F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Reading F.C. players 1980 deaths Men's association football wing halves Footballers from Falkirk English Football League players Scottish Football League players