Never give up on your dream – that’s the moral of Andy Robertson’s career. It will be fascinating to see where he goes next after Liverpool. He’s a fighter, only just turned 32, and still has plenty to give. Robertson's resilient. He’s always taken setbacks in his stride. Released by Celtic. Never gave up. Relegated twice at Hull City. Never gave up.
As he modestly posted on Instagram after lifting the Champions League in 2019, “Just a wee guy from Glasgow living the absolute dream”. He made Liverpool fans dream. His Anfield legacy is immense and varied. Complete bargain: £10m from Hull in 2017. Eight trophies: including that Champions League and two Premier Leagues. Great stats from left-back: 69 assists, 13 goals in 373 games.
Countless memories: including that headed equaliser against Villa in the 19/20 title season; productive, joyous connection with Sadio Mane; constant ferocious press; that hunger and stamina to race forward and deliver expert crosses; living his life as a top pro, not drinking during the season, and playing with the passion of a fan.
By every metric, and memory, Robertson is a Liverpool legend.
There were occasional mistakes: ruffling Lionel Messi’s hair during the 2019 annihilation of Barcelona was disrespectful. But, overall, Robertson is a club legend. And Liverpool are losing more than a player when Robertson leaves. They are losing a hugely popular character, bubbly, fun, and also a man with a conscience. Robertson made substantial donations to foodbanks during his time on Merseyside, and vital donations to keep a suicide-prevention phone-line open in his native Glasgow during lockdown.
And how will Liverpool win without a Scot in their team? Tartan thread is woven through the tapestry of Liverpool's history starting with the “Team of Macs” in the 1890s. In one 1893 game against Blackpool, headlined as “Lancashire against Scotland” there was McQue, McCartney, McLean, McVean and two McQueens (one of whom, Matt, became manager in the 1920s).
Liverpool have had so many great Scots: Raisbeck, Liddell, Lawrence, Yeats, St John, Hall, Hansen, Souness, Dalglish, the list goes on, Nicol, Gillespie, Wark, McAllister, Matteo and Hutchison (Gateshead-born but a 26-cap passionate Scotland international) amongst many others (and please add). Plus managers like Shankly, Dalglish and Souness. So many great Scots. Andy Robertson is guaranteed a great send-off by fans he gave everything for. #LFC
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Great that over 100 MPs and Lords signed cross-party letter to the Prime Minister, given our serious concerns for the peaceful India #FarmersProtest.
Boris Johnson must raise it with Indian PM when they next liaise, expressing hopes of speedy resolution to the current deadlock.
9 players injured including the best GK, RB, CB in the world, top 3 CM in the world. Mane & Salah have had COVID. Captain's been injured and it's only December.
Still top of the league and qualified for the final 16 in the CL. There's levels to this game 🐐
#LFC going into a big week 3pts clear at the top of the PL and with a perfect record in the CL.
Their rivals were waiting for the wheels to come off after Van Dijk’s injury. But they’ve won all four games since - despite also losing Thiago, Keita, Matip & Fabinho. Some effort.