Archibald Clark Robertson

Archibald Clark Robertson (15 September 1929 – 28 January 1978) was a Scottish footballer who spent most of his career with Clyde, firstly as an inside right and latterly as manager.

Playing career Club Robertson joined Clyde from Junior side Rutherglen Glencairn in 1947 on a part-time basis, as he continued his studies towards a degree in chemistry. He spent the next 14 seasons with the Bully Wee, during which time he experienced relegation on three occasions. More positively, he also helped the side win the Division Two title twice, in 1951–52 and 1956–57.

Robertson also enjoyed success with Clyde in the Scottish Cup. In the 1955 final he scored Clyde's equalising goal direct from a corner kick in the 88th minute, forcing a 1–1 draw with Celtic. Clyde went on to win the replay 1–0 with a goal by Tommy Ring. He also played in the 1958 Cup final when Clyde defeated Hibernian 1–0. He spent two seasons in Greenock before retiring in 1963.

International In the 1950s, Robertson along with Harry Haddock and Tommy Ring were three of 49 junior players to later earn full international honours for that decade.

While with Clyde, Robertson earned five caps for the Scotland national football team and played in the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden. He also earned selection for the Scottish League representative side on two occasions.

Manager Robertson began a managerial career with Second Division Cowdenbeath in 1964 and spent three and a half mid-table seasons with the Blue Brazil.

Honours Player Clyde Scottish Cup: 1954–55, 1957–58 Scottish Division Two: 1951–52, 1956–57 Supplementary Cup: 1951–52 Glasgow Cup: 1951–52, 1958–59 runner-up: 1956–57 Glasgow Charity Cup: 1951–52, 1957–58 runner-up: 1958–59

Morton Renfrewshire Cup: 1961–62

Manager Clyde Scottish Division Two: 1972–73 Glasgow Cup runner-up: 1970–71