Biography
The Tigers paid £2.85 million to Dundee United for Scottish left back Andy Robertson in July 2014, a fee that seemed large for player few had heard of – it turned out to be an incredible piece of business for the club. Having been held in reserve for the Tigers’ debut sojourn into European competition, Andy made an instant positive impression during an assured City debut at Queens Park Rangers in August 2014 and established himself as a first team squad player during the rest of the 2014/15 season, though niggling injuries kept him out of the side for three short periods and he ended the season as an impact substitute.
Relegated to the Championship for the 2015/16 season, Robertson grasped the opportunity to shine and became a pivotal part of Steve Bruce’s side that reached the quarter finals of the League Cup and spent the season in the upper third of the table. The Tigers qualified for the end of season play-offs and it was Andy that raced out of defence, received a pass and hammered a shot past the Derby County keeper late in the first leg of the semi-final, ensuring the Tigers took a 3-0 lead into the second leg. Derby nearly pegged City back in the return fixture but Andy’s defensive prowess helped keep the Rams at bay and the Tigers went to the Wembley final and swotted aside Sheffield Wednesday in a dominant display.
Back in the Premier League, City’s transfer policy was affected by an aborted takeover of the club and that gave opportunities for players like Robertson to shine at the highest level. Mike Phelan’s side struggled for form in the Premier League after winning the opening two fixtures, the first against champions Leicester City, but the side found various ways to win League Cup ties and reach the semi-final where they faced Manchester United. In January 2017 Phelan was replaced by Marco Silva and Andy was an important part of the side that very nearly lifted itself away from the relegation mire – his last goal for the Tigers secured an April Fools Day win over West Ham United, one of several victories on home turf that nearly saved the day. However the Tigers were relegated after losing their final three matches of the season and Robertson, now an established international footballer, sought pastures new and left the club in July 2017.
Andrew “Andy” Robertson was born in Glasgow and attended school in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire where he excelled at both football and golf. He was involved in the academy at Scottish giants Glasgow Celtic but at the age of 15 he was discarded due to his size. He decided to focus on his studies while playing for Queens Park’s academy, and was on the verge of heading off to university when he was handed a first team debut by Queens Park in a July 2012 Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Berwick Rangers. Andy was immediately introduced to the first team and missed only a handful of games all season as Queens Park reached the Scottish League Two play-offs only to lose to Peterhead at the semi-final stage – Roberston scored two goals in 43 appearances for the Hampden Park side.
Having now decided on a career in football, Robertson joined Scottish Premiership side Dundee United in June 2013. He made the step up with ease and scored five goals in 44 goals for United as they finished in the top half of the table and reached the Scottish FA Cup final, only to lose at Hampden Park to St Johnstone. He was elected the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2013/14 season. It was this form that encouraged City to pay £2.85 million for him in July 2014.
Robertson attracted significant interest from top flight clubs during the 2017 close season and in July 2017 he chose to join Premier League side Liverpool, with City’s recouping a £10 million fee plus the chance to sign midfielder Kevin Stewart. Under the management of Reds’ manager Jurgen Klopp, Robertson thrived and won a regular starting place in December 2017. he soon became one of the game’s, and perhaps the world’s, most potent full-backs as he redefined the role by combining defensive work with constant rampaging runs down the wing and a regular goal threat. Andy was a pivotal part of the team for several years as Klopp’s side compiled a string of top five Premier League finishes. At the end of the 2019/20 season Roberston’s side lifted the Premier League title and in subsequent months went on to lift the the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup. Andy also played in several successful domestic Cup campaigns, he won medals in the 2021/22 FA Cup and the 2023/24 League Cup, both victories coming against Chelsea – though Andy did not play in the 2021/22 League Cup victory. Andy played in the May 2017 Champions League final defeat to Spanish giants Real Madrid, a defeat that was avenged a year later when Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final in Madrid. In the 2021/22 season Robertson’s Liverpool again reached the Champions League final only to lose a second time to Real Madrid. By the end of the 2023/24 season Robertson, having just turned 30, was a crucial part of Liverpool’s squad under new manager Arne Slot, having scored eleven goals for the Reds in 297 appearances. A great story of success from humble beginnings, in which Hull City played a crucial role.
During his time at Liverpool Robertson became involved in charity work, contributing to several Glasgow food banks and writing a memoir of the 2019/20 season whose proceeds were donated to his charitable foundation the AR26 Charity. In December 2022 he was appointed Member of the Order of the Briish Empire, or MBE, for his services to sport and charity.
Robertson broke into the Scotland under-21 side in October and November 2013 while at Dundee United and made three appearances at that level, once against Slovakia and twice against Georgia. He made a fourth appearance for the Under-21s in November 2015 against Ukraine while playing for Hull City. Andy made his senior Scotland debut in March 2014 against Poland and became an established part of the international squad during his time at Hull City, winning thirteen senior caps while on the Tigers’ books. In September 2018 he was appointed Scotland’s international captain and led his country into the Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 finals competitions. He has also captained the side in their rise from UEFA Nations League C to League A between 2018 and 2024. Andy has scored three goals for his country – against England in November 2014, Lithuania in September 2017 and Cyprus in June 2019.
Details
Nationality: Scotland
Date/Place of Birth: 11 March 1994, Glasgow
Hull City First Game: 16 August 2014, Queens Park Rangers A (Premier League), 20 years, 158 days old
Hull City Final Game: 21 May 2017, Tottenham Hotspur H (Premier League), 23 years, 71 days old
Clubs
Queens Park (2012-2013), Dundee United (2013-2014), Hull City (2014-2017), Liverpool (2017-current)
Hull City Record
Career: 115 apps, 5 goals
Andy Robertson| Season | LGE App | LGE Gls | FAC App | FAC Gls | FLC App | FLC Gls | EUR App | EUR Gls | OTH App | OTH Gls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 17 (7) | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2015/16 | 41 (1) | 2 | 1 (1) | 0 | 5 (0) | 1 | – | – | 3 (0) | 1 |
| 2016/17 | 31 (2) | 1 | 2 (0) | 0 | 3 (1) | 0 | – | – | – | – |