AUSSIE Mark Robertson could miss tomorrow's (Saturday, October 14) match at Boundary Park if he is forced to make an emergency dash back to Swindon.

The Town midfielder travelled north to Oldham today, leaving his expectant wife, Lucia, behind.

The couple's first child is due today and Robertson will be waiting anxiously for the call to make the 182-mile trek home.

Manager Colin Todd has given Robertson permission to travel back if his wife goes into labour.

"It's very difficult to concentrate on football at the moment," admitted Robertson.

"It's always at the back of your mind about when she will go into labour. Obviously, I want to take my chance with the first team but the baby comes first.

"I don't know what will happen if she goes into labour. Hopefully the manager won't mind if I make a dash back to Swindon."

Robertson's parents have travelled from Australia to give their support to the couple.

"It's our first one and we're both very excited. We've got all the stuff ready and the parents are over from Australia, so we're waiting for it to happen.

"The lads reckon he or she will be born in a Swindon kit."

Robertson forced his way back into manager Colin Todd's plans with a stirring display for the reserves on Tuesday.

Playing in a striker's role, the 23-year-old grabbed Town's goal in a 1-1 draw at Colchester.

He said: "I felt fresh and did well in the first half when I scored. I had a few other chances and probably should have scored some more.

"As a manager you can never have too many options. I am happy to keep myself open for different positions and hope to be selected."

Todd said: "It is up to Mark whether he wants to come back to Swindon. I won't stand in his way if he wants to be at the birth."