Inside the fairytale journey of Scotland captain Robertson
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And his journey from working at the Hampden ticket office to captaining Scotland to their first men's World Cup in 28 years makes him a national icon.'I've always tried to give 100%' - the playerRobertson's value to Liverpool has been lauded over the last fortnight as he said goodbye to Anfield at the end of his nine-year spell.From a raw attacking full-back who - in Jurgen Klopp's view - could not defend when he arrived from Hull City in 2017, Robertson became one of the world's best. He's a leader."Robertson's infectious personality and ability to relate to people is one of his defining traits.Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says he can be both "demanding" and "understanding" when the time is right.
He's brilliant with that, brilliant."Figure caption, You've done Liverpool and Scotland proud - Kenny Dalglish on Robertson's careerThere are examples everywhere of Robertson doing just that. It has been brought back up at various points over the years, as a reference to his journey after being released by Celtic as a 15-year-old.While at Queen's Park - in those days an amateur club - he worked in the ticket office at Hampden and in the bootroom to try to earn some extra money.Less than a year later, Robertson was playing regularly for Dundee United and another year on was in the Premier League with Hull City and a full Scotland international.Image source, SNSImage caption, Andy Robertson got his break at Queen's Park"He doesn't like talking about his story," John McGinn told the Scottish FA.
Strachan said his intelligence meant he learned extremely quickly.Robertson mainly ascribes his ascent to "luck" in having coaches and managers who were willing to give him a chance, as well as his work ethic."What I could control is I went into football with: 'I will give this 100% and, if I don't make it, at least I can look back and go, you know what, I gave that absolutely everything and wasn't for me."Robertson is on his way to surpassing the great Dalglish's record of 102 caps for Scotland and already has the most appearances as captain.The McTominay mural marking the midfielder's overhead kick in the defining game against Denmark adorns a tenement next to Hampden, only a few miles from where Robertson grew up. It may need some company.Robertson is the boy who went from posting about being broke to ruffling Lionel Messi's hair on his way to winning the Champions League.From answering the Hampden phones to ending Scotland's World Cup hurt in the same place, 14 years on.He might not like to hear it, but it is a story that should inspire young Scots for generations.Scotland Men's Football TeamScottish FootballFIFA World Cup 2026FootballScotland SportMore on this story