Jon Robertson

Jon Robertson
Personal information
Full name Jon Robertson
Date of birth (1989-04-25) 25 April 1989
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Alloa Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2012 Cowdenbeath 107 (10)
2008–2009 → Stoneyburn (loan)
2008–2009 → Rosyth (loan)
2012–2013 St Mirren 20 (0)
2013 → Cowdenbeath (loan) 4 (0)
2013–2015 Cowdenbeath 61 (3)
2015–2016 Stenhousemuir 32 (2)
2016– Alloa Athletic 38 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:07, 8 October 2017 (UTC)

Jon Robertson (born 25 April 1989)[1] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, for Scottish League One side Alloa Athletic.

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

Career

Robertson began his career as a youth player for Hearts before joining Murieston Boys Club.[2]

Cowdenbeath

Robertson signed for Cowdenbeath[3] and made his first team debut as a substitute on 5 January 2008, in a Scottish Second Division match against Ayr United.[4] In all he made 12 appearances in his debut season.

During season 2008–09[5] he went on loan to junior sides Stoneyburn and Rosyth.[6] Robertson was made captain at the age of 22, for season 2011–12[7] and led the club to the Scottish Second Division title.[8] He was nominated for the Scottish Football league's Second Division PFA player of the year award in April 2012.[9]

St Mirren

On 6 February 2012, Robertson signed a pre contract agreement with Scottish Premier League side St Mirren.[10] He joined them in the summer[11] and signed a two-year contract.[12] Robertson was given the number eight shirt.[13] 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.[14] His first goal came on 1 December 2012, scoring the final goal in a 2–0 win over Brechin City in the Scottish Cup.[15] He was then sent out on loan to Cowdenbeath at the end of January 2013.[16]

Cowdenbeath

On 31 January 2013,[17] Robertson returned to Scottish First Division side Cowdenbeath on a months loan deal.[18]

On 29 August 2013, Robertson again returned to Cowdenbeath, this time on a permanent deal.[19] He made his 'third' debut for the club on 31 August 2013, scoring in a 3–2 win against Dumbarton.[20]

Stenhousemuir

At the end of the 2014–15 season, Roberston left Cowdenbeath and signed a one-year contract with fellow Scottish League One side Stenhousemuir.[21] After one season with the Warriors, Robertson was released by the club in May 2016.[22]

Alloa Athletic

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

Career statistics

As of 31 January 2015 [5][23][24][B]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other[A][B] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cowdenbeath 2007–08 Second Division 100100010120
2008–09 Third Division 90001040140
2009–10 Second Division 325201040395
2010–11 First Division 220000020240
2011–12 Second Division 345221010387
Total 10710523012012712
St Mirren 2012–13 Premier League 190111000211
2013–14 Premiership 1000000010
Total 200111000221
Cowdenbeath (loan) 2012–13 First Division 4000000040
Cowdenbeath 2013–14 Championship 301000040341
2014–15 312102010352
Total 613102050693
Stenhousemuir 2015–16 League One 322201020372
Alloa Athletic 2016–17 League One 301106172444
2017–18 120003020170
Total 421109172614
Career total 2661610316126232022

A. ^ Other refers to Scottish Challenge Cup and Scottish Championship play-offs.
B. ^ Both Soccerbase and Soccerway have a number of appearances missing from his first spell at Cowdenbeath and his time at St Mirren. In addition Soccerway have given him an extra appearance for 2013–14, they say he played for St Mirren against Kilmarnock, but this is not the case.

References

  1. ↑ "Jon Robertson Profile". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "Cowdenbeath captain earns full time move". Scottish Football League. 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Cowdenbeath 2 v 0 Ayr United". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 January 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  5. 1 2 "who's who 2011". nonleaguescotland. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Robbo's on the radar". Paisley Daily Express. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  7. ↑ "Jon Robertson profile". Cowdenbeath F.C. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  8. ↑ "Cowdenbeath 2 Forfar 0". The Sun. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  9. ↑ "SPL quartet nominated for player of the year award". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  10. ↑ "Robbo agrees PCA with St Mirren". Cowdenbeath F.C. 6 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  11. ↑ "St Mirren boss Danny Lennon hails Cowdenbeath ace Jon Robertson as midfielder signs pre-contract". Daily Record. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  12. ↑ "Robertson hails mentor Danny". Paisley Daily Express. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  13. ↑ "Squad Numbers Season 2012–2013". St Mirren F.C. 12 July 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  14. ↑ "St Mirren 2 – 2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 4 August 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  15. ↑ "St Mirren 2 – 0 Brechin City". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  16. ↑ "Robbo Out on Loan". saintmirren.net. St Mirren F.C. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  17. ↑ "Deadline Day Deal – Robbo Returns!!!". cowdenbeathfc.com. Cowdenbeath F.C. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  18. ↑ "Robbo returns to Blue Brazil on loan deal". paisleydailyexpress.co.uk. Paisley Daily Express. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  19. ↑ "Robbo returns!". cowdenbeathfc.com. Cowdenbeath F.C. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  20. ↑ "Late strike seals points". cowdenbeathfc.com. Cowdenbeath F.C. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  21. ↑ "Player news". stenhousemuirfc.com. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  22. ↑ "Player Update". stenhousemuirfc.com. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  23. ↑ "Jon Robertson Stats". Soccerbase. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  24. ↑ Jon Robertson at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
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