Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson dies aged 72

Football
25 Dec 2025 • 11:11 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • John Robertson, the former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger, has died at the age of 72.
  • Robertson was a cult hero at Nottingham Forest, playing a pivotal role in their back-to-back European Cup triumphs in 1979 and 1980.
  • He famously assisted Trevor Francis's winning goal in the 1979 final against Malmo and scored the decisive goal in the 1980 final against Hamburg.
  • Manager Brian Clough described him as “a Picasso of our game” and praised his exceptional football delivery.
  • Robertson also earned 28 caps for Scotland during his international career, participating in the 1982 World Cup.

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