Jon Robertson

Jon Robertson (born 25 April 1989)[2] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Championship side Alloa Athletic.

For other uses, see John 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)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Alloa Athletic
Number 8
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 198 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:17, 3 May 2021 (UTC)

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.[3]

Cowdenbeath

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

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

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

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

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.

Career statistics
As of 24 April 2021[6][25][26]
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[27][28] Scottish Second Division 10010001[lower-alpha 1]0120
2008–09[29] Scottish Third Division 9000104[lower-alpha 2]0140
2009–10[30][26] Scottish Second Division 31520104[lower-alpha 3]0385
2010–11[31] Scottish First Division 22000002[lower-alpha 4]0240
2011–12[32][26] Scottish Second Division 35522101[lower-alpha 5]0397
Total 10710523012012712
St Mirren 2012–13[30][27] Scottish Premier League 190111000211
2013–14[33] Scottish Premiership 1000000010
Total 200111000221
Cowdenbeath (loan) 2012–13[30] Scottish First Division 4000000040
Cowdenbeath 2013–14[34] Scottish Championship 30100004[lower-alpha 6]0341
2014–15[35] 31210201[lower-alpha 5]0352
Total 613102050693
Stenhousemuir 2015–16[36] Scottish League One 32220102[lower-alpha 5]0372
Alloa Athletic 2016–17[37] Scottish League One 30110617[lower-alpha 7]2444
2017–18[38] 35020306[lower-alpha 8]0460
2018–19[39] Scottish Championship 26020404[lower-alpha 5]0360
2019–20[40] 24020402[lower-alpha 5]0320
2020–21[41] 2501040—300
Total 1401802111921884
Career total 3641617328138244722
  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. 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
  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. "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. "Jon Robertson Stats". Soccerbase. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  26. Jon Robertson at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  27. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  28. "Livingston 2–0 Cowdenbeath". Scottish Football Association. 15 January 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
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  32. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  33. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2013/2014". 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 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  36. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  37. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  38. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  39. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  40. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  41. "Games played by Jon Robertson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
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