Andy Roberton, Sir Kenny Dalglish and Liverpool’s Scottish Bond

Andy Robertson wasn’t even born when Sir Kenny Dalglish resigned in 1991 after his first managerial spell at Liverpool.

But when he joined the Reds in 2017, he was keenly aware of the legacy of some great Scots who had walked the same path before him.

Kelly talks to Cates and Dalglish – her father – in A BBC interview, Robertson recalled those conversations after his move to Anfield.

“When I first signed, all the names were thrown at me,” he told Cates. “Your father, Alan Hansen and (Graeme) Souness…

“I know Liverpool fans love a Scottish player in their team. And I know usually if there’s a Scottish player it brings some success.”

The relationship between Liverpool and Scotland runs deep from the days of legendary former manager Bill Shankly, and there is perhaps no living figure at the Kop than Dalglish.

During the captain’s initial 14-year spell as player-manager, Dalglish scored 172 goals and helped deliver 18 major trophies, including eight league titles and three European Cups.

For more than 30 years, Robertson – All set to play his final match at Anfield on Sunday – will depart as the latest in a line of men north of the border that has had an indelible impact.

The defender arrived on Merseyside nine years ago, when Jurgen Klopp signed him from Hull City for £8million. Four years ago, he was playing in Scotland’s fourth tier for Queen’s Park.

From those humble beginnings, the 32-year-old helped redefine the full-back role under Klopp and later Arne Slott, making 60 Premier League assists – second only to former team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold as a defender.

He won nine major trophies in that time, including two league titles and the Champions League.

But his legacy will be someone who played like a fan on the pitch. Dalglish called him “a great achievement” for Liverpool.

Once Sunday’s match is over, Robertson’s focus will turn to captaining Scotland in their first men’s World Cup for 28 years. He is just 10 caps away from equaling Dalglish’s record of 102 runs.

The 75-year-old told him: “I’m a bit annoyed at the amount of caps you’ve got with Scotland.

“And I think you should retire after the World Cup!”