Jon Robertson (born 25 April 1989)[2] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish League Two side Edinburgh City.

Jon Robertson
Personal information
Full name Jon Robertson
Date of birth (1989-04-25) 25 April 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Edinburgh City
Number 4
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2012 Cowdenbeath 107 (10)
2008–2009Stoneyburn (loan)
2008–2009Rosyth (loan)
2012–2013 St Mirren 20 (0)
2013Cowdenbeath (loan) 4 (0)
2013–2015 Cowdenbeath 61 (3)
2015–2016 Stenhousemuir 32 (2)
2016–2024 Alloa Athletic 199 (1)
2024– Edinburgh City 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:04, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

He was previously with Cowdenbeath on three occasions, St Mirren, Stenhousemuir, Alloa Athletic and also Stoneyburn and Rosyth on loan.

Career

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Robertson began his career as a youth player for Hearts before joining Murieston Boys Club.[3]

Cowdenbeath

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Robertson signed for Cowdenbeath[4] and made his first team debut as a substitute on 5 January 2008, in a Scottish Second Division match against Ayr United.[5] In all he made 12 appearances in his debut season.

During the 2008–09 season[6] he went on loan to junior sides Stoneyburn and Rosyth.[7] Robertson was made captain of Cowdenbeath at the age of 22, for season 2011–12[8] and led the club to the Second Division title.[9] He was nominated for the PFA Scotland Second Division Player of the Year award in April 2012.[10]

St Mirren

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On 6 February 2012, Robertson signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish Premier League side St Mirren.[11] He joined them in the summer[12] and signed a two-year contract.[13] Robertson was given the number eight shirt.[14] On 4 August 2012, he made his club debut, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premier League match against Inverness, replacing Gary Teale in a 2–2 draw.[15] His first goal came on 1 December 2012, scoring the final goal in a 2–0 win over Brechin City in the Scottish Cup.[16] He was then sent out on loan to Cowdenbeath at the end of January 2013.[17]

Cowdenbeath

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On 31 January 2013,[18] Robertson returned to Scottish First Division side Cowdenbeath on a months loan deal.[19]

On 29 August 2013, Robertson again returned to Cowdenbeath, this time on a permanent deal.[20] He made his 'third' debut for the club on 31 August 2013, scoring in a 3–2 win against Dumbarton.[21]

Stenhousemuir

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At the end of the 2014–15 season, Roberston left Cowdenbeath and signed a one-year contract with fellow Scottish League One side Stenhousemuir.[22] After one season with the Warriors, Robertson was released by the club in May 2016.[23]

Alloa Athletic

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Shortly after his release from Stenhousemuir, Robertson signed for recently relegated side Alloa Athletic.[24]

In July 2023, Robertson signed a one-year deal with Alloa until June 2024.

Edinburgh City

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On 27 June 2024, Robertson signed with Edinburgh City, becoming captain at the club.[25]

Career statistics

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As of 24 April 2021[6][26][27]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cowdenbeath 2007–08[28][29] Scottish Second Division 10 0 1 0 0 0 1[a] 0 12 0
2008–09[30] Scottish Third Division 9 0 0 0 1 0 4[b] 0 14 0
2009–10[31][27] Scottish Second Division 31 5 2 0 1 0 4[c] 0 38 5
2010–11[32] Scottish First Division 22 0 0 0 0 0 2[d] 0 24 0
2011–12[33][27] Scottish Second Division 35 5 2 2 1 0 1[e] 0 39 7
Total 107 10 5 2 3 0 12 0 127 12
St Mirren 2012–13[31][28] Scottish Premier League 19 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 21 1
2013–14[34] Scottish Premiership 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 20 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 22 1
Cowdenbeath (loan) 2012–13[31] Scottish First Division 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Cowdenbeath 2013–14[35] Scottish Championship 30 1 0 0 0 0 4[f] 0 34 1
2014–15[36] 31 2 1 0 2 0 1[e] 0 35 2
Total 61 3 1 0 2 0 5 0 69 3
Stenhousemuir 2015–16[37] Scottish League One 32 2 2 0 1 0 2[e] 0 37 2
Alloa Athletic 2016–17[38] Scottish League One 30 1 1 0 6 1 7[g] 2 44 4
2017–18[39] 35 0 2 0 3 0 6[h] 0 46 0
2018–19[40] Scottish Championship 26 0 2 0 4 0 4[e] 0 36 0
2019–20[41] 24 0 2 0 4 0 2[e] 0 32 0
2020–21[42] 25 0 1 0 4 0 30 0
Total 140 1 8 0 21 1 19 2 188 4
Career total 364 16 17 3 28 1 38 2 447 22
  1. ^ Appearance in the Scottish Second Division play-offs
  2. ^ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and three appearances in the Scottish Second Division Play-offs
  3. ^ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two appearances in the Scottish First Division play-offs
  4. ^ Appearances in the Scottish First Division play-offs
  5. ^ a b c d e Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  6. ^ Appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
  7. ^ Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
  8. ^ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs

References

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  1. ^ "Jon Robertson". alloaathletic.co.uk. Alloa Athletic F.C. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Jon Robertson Profile". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Cowdenbeath captain earns full time move". Scottish Football League. 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Robertson looking for more goals to keep Dad quiet". Scottish Football League. 9 December 2011. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Cowdenbeath 2 v 0 Ayr United". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 January 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  6. ^ a b "who's who 2011". nonleaguescotland. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  7. ^ "Robbo's on the radar". Paisley Daily Express. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  8. ^ "Jon Robertson profile". Cowdenbeath F.C. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  9. ^ "Cowdenbeath 3 Dumbarton 2: Robertson back with a bang". 2 September 2013.
  10. ^ "SPL quartet nominated for player of the year award". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  11. ^ "Robbo agrees PCA with St Mirren". Cowdenbeath F.C. 6 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  12. ^ "St Mirren boss Danny Lennon hails Cowdenbeath ace Jon Robertson as midfielder signs pre-contract". Daily Record. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  13. ^ "Robertson hails mentor Danny". Paisley Daily Express. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  14. ^ "Squad Numbers Season 2012–2013". St Mirren F.C. 12 July 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  15. ^ "St Mirren 2 – 2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 4 August 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  16. ^ "St Mirren 2 – 0 Brechin City". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  17. ^ "Robbo Out on Loan". saintmirren.net. St Mirren F.C. 1 February 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  18. ^ "Deadline Day Deal – Robbo Returns!!!". cowdenbeathfc.com. Cowdenbeath F.C. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  19. ^ "Robbo returns to Blue Brazil on loan deal". paisleydailyexpress.co.uk. Paisley Daily Express. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  20. ^ "Robbo returns!". cowdenbeathfc.com. Cowdenbeath F.C. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  21. ^ "Late strike seals points". cowdenbeathfc.com. Cowdenbeath F.C. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  22. ^ "Player news". stenhousemuirfc.com. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  23. ^ "Player Update". stenhousemuirfc.com. 13 May 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  24. ^ Temple, Alan (25 May 2016). "Alloa complete double signing as Jack Ross continues to build for League 1 title tilt". Deadline News. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  25. ^ https://x.com/EdinburghCityFC/status/1806311530176139360 [bare URL]
  26. ^ "Jon Robertson Stats". Soccerbase. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  27. ^ a b c Jon Robertson at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  28. ^ a b "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  29. ^ "Livingston 2–0 Cowdenbeath". Scottish Football Association. 15 January 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  30. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  31. ^ a b c "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  32. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  33. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  34. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  35. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  36. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  37. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  38. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  39. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  40. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  41. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  42. ^ "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
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