About William Robertson
Lived 1907 – 1980 (aged 72–73). William Robertson was a British association football player.
William Seymour Robertson (20 April 1907 – 1980) was a Scottish footballer who played at right half. He played for King's Park, Ayr United, Stoke City, Manchester United, and Reading.
Career Robertson was born in Falkirk and played for King's Park and Ayr United before joining English side Stoke City in August 1929.
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1929–30 Second Division
1930–31 Second Division
1931–32 Second Division
1932–33 Second Division
1933–34 First Division
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1933–34 Second Division
1934–35 Second Division
1935–36 Second Division
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1935–36 Third Division South
1936–37 Third Division South
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Honours Ayr United Scottish Division Two champions: 1927–28
Stoke City Football League Second Division champions: 1932–33
Manchester United Football League Second Division champions: 1935–36
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Robertson?
Scottish footballer, born 1907
When was William Robertson born?
William Robertson was born on 20 April 1907 in Falkirk.
When did William Robertson die?
William Robertson died in 1980.
What was William Robertson's occupation?
William Robertson was an association football player.
What nationality was William Robertson?
William Robertson was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Robertson
· DBpedia: William Robertson (footballer, born 1907)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Robertson. https://biography.guide/william-robertson-association-football-player-1907/
MLA: "William Robertson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-robertson-association-football-player-1907/.
Chicago: "William Robertson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-robertson-association-football-player-1907/.
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