Despite spells at Newcastle, Dundee and Livingston the name of John Roberston will be forever associated with only one club. During his two separate spells at Heart of Midlothian Robbo became a legend.

In his playing days he had an unrivalled nose for goal. His bustling all action style was rewarded by 16 Scottish international caps and his record breaking 27 goals against city rivals Hibernian just added to his hero status with the Jambos. He is viewed by many as the best Hearts player they have ever seen.

He went on to manage his beloved Hearts as well as Inverness Caley Thistle, Livingston, Ross County and Derry City.

Robbo was at Hearts over 18 years scored over 300 goals and made over 500 appearances. He has a hospitality lounge named after him at Tynecastle but we are unsure if this is because of his performances or because he had a fondness for sausage rolls and pints!

 

 

Year                 Club  1981–1988    Heart of Midlothian 1988                Newcastle United 1988–1998     Heart of Midlothian 1998              Dundee (loan) 1998–2000   Livingston      National team  1990–1995 Scotland   Teams managed  2002–2004   Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2004–2005   Heart of Midlothian 2005  Ross County 2006–2007Livingston 2007  Derry City

15 players found   Chic Charnley John Greig Frank McAvennie Gary Harkins Billy McNeill Alex Rae John Brown Allan McGregor Rab Douglas Richard Gough Michael Stewart Gary Mackay Ian Black Scott Robertson Lee Miller