Alexander Robertson (born 26 April 1971) is a Scottish former footballer who played in midfield.
Early life His father, Malcolm Robertson, was also a professional footballer, with Ayr United, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian.
Club career Robertson began his career with Rangers where manager Graeme Souness labelled him as the best young player in Britain. He scored the first goal for Rangers' under manager Walter Smith in a 1–0 victory over St Mirren on 20 April 1991 at Love Street.
Robertson then joined Coventry City in England. In July 1995 he returned to Scotland, Dundee United buying him and Steven Pressley for a joint fee of £1 million.
International career Robertson made two appearances for the Scotland under-21 team at the 1991 Toulon Tournament.
Personal life In August 1997 he was jailed for assaulting a restaurant doorman in Edinburgh while drunk. He had a previous conviction for assault in 1991.Player is jailed for attack on bouncer Court told of 'vicious' assault outside restaurant The Herald, 2 July 1997 Robertson later received facial scarring in a bottle attack.
See also 1995–96 Dundee United F.C. season 1996–97 Dundee United F.C. season
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