Andy delighted at Silva backing

ANDREW Robertson is glad a deadline-day exit from Hull did not come to pass such is the left-back’s belief in Tigers boss Marco Silva.

The Scotland international was reportedly subject of a £10 million bid from Sean Dyche’s Burnley, only for the City boss to block any move.

Robertson helped Hull keep a clean sheet the following day as Manchester United were held to a draw at Old Trafford — a match the full-back was proud to be part of and believes can be a building block as the Tigers look t o avo i d relegation.

“It is i mportant for everyone, probably more so the manager than anyone else,” Robertson said.

“I think for me as well it is important the talk and all that just goes away.

“That’s the way you want it, you just want to focus on playing.

“But I am glad I am here and I am glad I am working under this manager. I am glad he came out and showed his belief in me, which is always nice to hear.

“Long may it continue and I’ll try and keep improving under him”.

The whole Tigers team appears to be improving under Silva’s t utelage, evident as they deservedly secured a hard-fought draw at Old Trafford.

Robertson has been thoroughly impressed by the Portuguese, who i s living up the expectations set by former Dundee United team-mate Ryan Gauld, having played under him at Sporting Lisbon.

“He said about how organised he is and how he goes through everything and that’s right,” Robertson said.

“We go through absolutely everything and that’s what we need.

“Obviously things weren’t going right this season and he’s come in and put his mark on it straight away.”

Former Dundee United full-back Andy Robertson.