[2] Having earlier played in Edinburgh for St Bernard's, also making several appearances for the regional representative team,[1] Robertson made his League and Preston North End debut on 8 September 1888 at wing–half against Burnley at Deepdale; Preston won 5–2.
Sandy Robertson's first League goal was scored on 29 September 1888 at County Ground, in a 3–2 win for Preston North End over Derby County; he scored Preston's opener when they were trailing 2–1.
[3][4] The following season Robertson could not hold down a regular place in the side.
North End retained the title and felt they could manage without the Scotsman so he was released.
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