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John Robertson

John Robertson was known as the Hammer of Hibs for the 27 goals he struck in Edinburgh derbies over his time at Hearts. Picture: SNS

John Robertson on almost signing for Hibs after leaving Hearts Craig Fowler

FC Edinburgh's Ryan Shanley, left. Picture: Tommy Lee.

Shanley oblivious to head blow Neil McGlade

FC Edinburgh striker John Robertson had equalised from the penalty spot.

Edinburgh go down to Rose in cup semi Neil McGlade

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is hoping for patience from fans.

Shankland: Hibs win "priceless" but fans need to trust us Barry Anderson

Lawrence Shankland has scored 20 goals in 32 games for Hearts so far. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Shankland challenged to chase new target Phil Johnson

Lawrence Shankland has equalled John Robertson's Hearts scoring rate from 1992.

Exclusive: Robbo on Hearts' scoring 'assassin' - another record to fall Barry Anderson

Lawrence Shankland celebrates putting Hearts 2-0 up at Easter Road.

Latest Hearts News Hearts dominate Hibs as scoring record is equalled Barry Anderson

FC Edinburgh boss Alan Maybury

Maybury wants troops to be quicker out of the traps Neil McGlade

Alan Maybury and John Robertson with their manager and player of the month awards. Picture: Tommy Lee.

Double award success for FC Edinburgh Neil McGlade

Jane Park wishes she'd never won the lottery - but how would you feel?

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Lawrence Shankland's Hearts scoring stats are impressive.

Shankland's scoring rate makes him Hearts' most prolific striker this century Barry Anderson

FC Edinburgh's John Robertson is in good form

Maybury has no qualms over striker's anger Neil McGlade

Alan Maybury is working wonders at FC Edinburgh

Excitement building for Edinburgh heading into second half of League 1 campaign Neil McGlade

FC Edinburgh striker John Robertson

Robertson hopes to make it a Christmas Eve to forget Neil McGlade

Lawrence Shankland has 14 goals for Hearts so far this season.

Shankland chasing history with Robbo's scoring record "there to be beaten" Barry Anderson

Edinburgh boss Alan Maybury

FC Edinburgh Maybury urges Edinburgh players to remain in the hunt for play-offs Neil McGlade

FC Edinburgh striker John Robertson netted his tenth goal of the season.

Maybury full of praise for goalscorer Robertson Neil McGlade

John Robertson was out fishing with friends when he caught hold of a semi-automatic M1 Garand assault weapon

Shocked fisherman pulls rare rifle from the Second World War out of canal Alexander Lawrie

Salvesen Boys Club are hoping to raise more money for their rebuild.

Salvesen rebuild going to plan with healthy sum raised Gary Mackay

John Robertson has scored three in three games for FC Edinburgh. Picture: Euan Cherry/SNS

Robertson's delight at team of the week berth Neil McGlade

Magnet fisherman Eddie Wells With Japanese Sword

Magnet fishermen haul Samurai sword and bullets from Union Canal Alexander Lawrie

FC Edinburgh's John Robertson celebrates after firing his team into the lead at New Central Park. Picture: Euan Cherry / SNS

Maybury highlights FC Edinburgh's strength in depth after flying start Phil Johnson

FC Edinburgh manager Alan Maybury steered his side to a 3-0 win over Cowdenbeath. Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group.

Robertson brace lifts FC Edinburgh up to third Neil McGlade

John Robertson celebrating scoring the penalty which lifted him above Jimmy Wardhaugh as Hearts' all-time record league goalscorer. Picture: Julie Bull/TSPL

25 years on: Robbo becomes Hearts' all-time league scorer Craig Fowler

Ouzy See celebrates making it 3-1 to Edinburgh City.

City stun Sons with superb play-off victory Neil McGlade

Edinburgh City's Ouzy See capitalises on a Dumbarton defensive mistake to open the scoring in the League One play-off semi-final first leg. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Edinburgh City 'not getting carried away' after huge play-off first leg victory Neil McGlade

The ancient semi-automatic Webley & Scott 'pocket pistol'

Magnet fishermen haul gun, knuckleduster and ammo from Edinburg canal Alexander Lawrie

Hearts midfielder Peter Haring and manager Robbie Neilson console Liam Boyce at full time on Saturday.

Boyce speaks on missed chances Barry Anderson

Liam Boyce has 16 goals for Hearts this season, with five matches still to play

Robbo backing Boyce to end a 30-year wait for Hearts Phil Johnson

Picture: John Devlin

Football Leith re-sign seven for new season David Oliver

Edinburgh City striker John Robertson was on target against Forfar Athletic

Edinburgh City: Players coming back at right time as Maybury targets play-offs Neil McGlade

Hibs loanee Jack Brydon could miss the rest of the season through injury. Picture: SNS

Gary Naysmith reveals latest Edinburgh City injury woes Craig Fowler

Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat

City Olympians are an inspiration (just like my ancestor) – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Saulius Mikoliunas

The 10 best ever signings made by Hearts in the January window Craig Fowler

Anthony McDonald has joined Edinburgh City after being released by Inverness Caledonian Thistle

FC Edinburgh Edinburgh City snap up former Hearts forward Phil Johnson

John Robertson found the bullets on Saturday

Magnet fisher pulls bullets from Union Canal in Edinburgh Alexander Lawrie

John Robertson

How Edinburgh City position change landed John Robertson League Two monthly awar... Neil McGlade

Edinburgh City Manager Gary Naysmith was delighted with his team's response last week

Gary Naysmith says 'energy' provided by Edinburgh City players 'shows they care' Neil McGlade

John Robertson with John Colquhoun at Tynecastle Park for the launch of 'Robbo'. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Why Hearts' Robbo was as good as Vardy David Oliver

Former St Johnstone youngster John Robertson netted twice for Edinburgh City. Picture: SNS

Robertson the hero as Edinburgh City end winless league run Craig Fowler

John Robertson in familiar pose - celebrating after scoring for Hearts (in this case in a Coca-Cola Cup quarter-final win over Celtic)

Robbo: Beloved Hearts legend talks new book, best derby goal and revenge Alan Pattullo

Civil Service Strollers celebrate their historic win. (Picture: Twitter/@CSStrollers)

Strollers make history and prepare to host Blue Toon Neil McGlade

Hearts striker John Robertson celebrates after scoring against Rangers in 1997.

Robbo opens up on Hearts regrets and how close he came to joining Rangers Matthew Elder

Edinburgh City manager Gary Naysmith. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh City 1, Cowdenbeath 1: Renton leaves it late Neil McGlade

Hearts and Livingston meet at Tynecastle this Saturday.

Hearts out to end 15-year wait for top-tier win against Livi Barry Anderson

Liam Boyce is a talismanic figure for Hearts.

Boyce's goal ratio nears Hearts legend's level Barry Anderson

Gary Naysmith's Edinburgh City were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Stirling Albion (Photo by Euan Cherry / SNS Group)

Edinburgh City and Stirling Albion serve up entertaining draw Neil McGlade

John Robertson is a legend at Tynecastle after becoming Hearts' all-time record league goalscorer. Picture: SNS

Hearts legend John Robertson to release autobiography Craig Fowler

The benefits of regular sport to kids' health and well-being are as clear as day (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sports like rugby make a real difference to children's health – Hayley Matthews Hayley Matthews

Fore: (L-R) Claire Carson, Callum Arnott, Sarah Cowan, Marjorie, Laura Mitchell.  are enjoying teeing off at a crazy golf course built for them

Care home crazy golf course features Edinburgh Castle and the Forth bridges Sarah Ward

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