William Seymour Robertson (20 April 1907 â 1980) was a Scottish footballer who played at right half. He played for King's Park, Ayr United, Stoke City, Manchester United, and Reading.
Robertson was born in Falkirk and played for King's Park and Ayr United before joining English side Stoke City in August 1929. It took him until 1930âÂÂ31 to establish himself in Tom Mather's first team playing in 23 matches. He made the right half position his own in 1931âÂÂ32 missing just two matches and then played in 40 matches in 1932âÂÂ33 as Stoke won the Second Division title. After playing in 11 Football League First Division games in 1933âÂÂ34 Robertson lost his place to the younger Arthur Tutin and he was sold to Manchester United in March 1934. He helped the club avoid relegation to the Third Division North and played 39 matches in 1934âÂÂ35 as the "Red Devils" finished in 5th place. He only played once in 1935âÂÂ36 losing his place to James Brown and was sold to Third Division South side Reading. He spent two seasons at Elm Park making 24 appearances before retiring.