Andy Robertson proved his true class when he gave the only Scottish journalist in Madrid five minutes of his time after Liverpool's Champions League final win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Record Sport's Scott McDermott was the sole Scottish reporter at the Estadio Metropolitano when Robertson became the first Scot in 22 years to lift Europe's top prize. After the 2-0 victory, McDermott waited in a crowded mixed zone, hoping Robertson would stop to speak.
Waiting in Madrid
McDermott had contacted Robertson before travelling to Madrid to say he would be the only Scottish journalist there. As the night wore on and the paper's deadline approached, his editor Billy Hannah was anxiously calling every 10 minutes.
Players from both sides began filtering through the mixed zone, but Robertson was one of the last Liverpool players to emerge. McDermott caught his eye, and Robertson came over without hesitation.
A Priceless Interview
McDermott asked Robertson about the magnitude of his achievement, the footsteps he had followed, and the pride his family would feel. Robertson's humility, McDermott wrote, has been the key to his success.
McDermott recalled watching Robertson as a youngster at Queen's Park and Dundee United, and being in Poland for his Scotland debut as a 19-year-old in March 2014. Even at the peak of his career, Robertson remained humble.
A Scottish Legend
As Robertson prepares to equal and overtake Kenny Dalglish as Scotland's most capped player, McDermott argued he will be remembered most for his attitude and modesty. A banner from Liverpool fans in Madrid read: "He is a belter. Different from the rest. His name is Andy Robbo. A liver bird on his chest."
