Scott Robertson, who once played with Newtownards, marches to his own beat.
They offer up pints of Guinness after the press conference at their team hotel in Dublin, a kind gesture that is perhaps influenced by their media briefing on Monday having run an hour late. Amends made.
He’s known as ‘Razor’ by most people. The nickname stems back to 1996 when Robertson was playing in the back row for the Crusaders. “I haven’t had the chance yet to catch up with anyone for a Guinness,” said Robertson, though he has been on the phone with a few old friends who are coming to Dublin for the game.
There did appear to be genuine emotion from Robertson when he paused before telling the room about the Herons. “With the likes of Scottie Hansen driving our attack, it’s a great balance. Razor’s been around 10 weeks in the job now, 10 games in, and as a team we’re growing accustomed to his leadership style and his routine and we’re starting to see big gains from that.”
Even in the press conference setting, Robertson is unique. There are pauses as he assesses each reporter’s tone and considers how best to respond. When only one word is required, he’s succinct. He stops at one stage when it seems he is verbally wandering down a path he doesn’t want to, mentally adjusts, and goes again.
“Where do you stand? Who do you listen to? What’s their point of view. But that comes as part of the job. Nothing really prepares you for that until you do it. I’m learning.”
Head Coach Razor Scott Robertson
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