Nottingham Forest lead John Robertson tributes as their 'greatest ever player' dies at 72

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HOME News Politics Royal Showbiz & TV Sport Finance Travel Life & Style Shopping Football Tennis F1 Boxing UFC Cricket Rugby Golf Racing NFL NBA Other Snooker Darts John Robertson has died aged 72, with Nottingham Forest announcing the passing of the double European Cup winner, whom they consider their greatest ever player. 16:34, Thu, Dec 25, 2025 Updated: 16:34, Thu, Dec 25, 2025 John Robertson played more than 500 times for Nottingham Forest and was a double European Cup winner (Image: Getty)Nottingham Forest described themselves as heartbroken when announcing the death of John Robertson.

The Scotland national football team also paid tribute by sharing a video clip of Robertson scoring the winning goal against England at Wembley Stadium in 1981, quoting the commentator, who said, "The coolest man on the field, perhaps, was John Robertson." Football transfer news and rumours plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. It reads: "An incredibly heavy heart, having been told of the passing of John Robertson, Forest's greatest ever player, my coach at Leicester and one of the loveliest, kindest-hearted humans I've met."As a kid, he was a hero on Star Soccer with his beguiling wing play, trademark shoulder drop, go past the fullback and cross.

I can f***** hear you from here!"John Robertson assisted Nottingham Forest's only goal when they won the 1979 European Cup final 1-0 (Image: Getty)"Last time I saw him was at the World Famous City Ground, where we sat together in a box watching the Trickies. Sending all my love to Robbo's family and friends, to everyone at Forest and those who were lucky enough to spend time with him."Last year it was Gary Shaw, this year Robbo, the footballing Gods haven't been so kind in recent years.