Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson dies aged 72

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballJohn Neilson RobertsonFormer winger Robertson was a key member of the Forest team that won the First Division in 1978 and followed that up with two European Cup victories in 1979 and 198014:05, 25 Dec 2025Updated 14:06, 25 Dec 2025Nottingham Forest icon John Robertson has died at the age of 72. The former Forest and Scotland winger is considered among the finest players to ever don the famous red shirt and will forever be remembered for his pivotal role in Brian Clough's dominant side of the late 1970s.Robertson, who earned 28 caps for Scotland and featured in both the 1978 World Cup in Argentina and the 1982 tournament in Spain, was instrumental in Forest's First Division triumph in 1978 before helping secure back-to-back European Cup glory in 1979 and 1980.The Scot was in the starting XI against Malmo in Munich, delivering the cross that Trevor Francis converted for the winner that crowned them European champions.READ MORE: Andre Onana drops Man Utd future hint ahead of January transfer window - 'Trust me'READ MORE: Liverpool can save millions on ideal Marc Guehi alternative - but there is a catch for double dealA year later, they successfully defended their crown against Hamburg in Madrid, with Robertson netting the decisive goal - a perfectly placed low drive in the 20th minute.Throughout his career, he made 502 appearances for Forest, found the net 95 times, and established himself as one of the most talented wingers the sport has ever seen.Following retirement, he joined Martin O'Neill's coaching staff at clubs including Celtic and Aston Villa.Forest confirmed in a statement: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson."A true great of our Club and a double European Cup winner, John's unrivalled talent, humility and unwavering devotion to Nottingham Forest will never ever be forgotten."Our thoughts are with John's family, friends and all who loved him."Rest in peace, Robbo...

Our greatest."Richardson was revered by footballing icons following his career. Brian Clough described him as Picasso and a genius of football, while Liverpool legend, Bill Shankly, described the former forward as a player who could pass with the smoothness of a snooker player striking the cue ball.O'Neill said previously: "All people need a bit of a confidence boost at different stages."When John was playing, when he was on the field, the manager was always right behind him."The manager gave him that great confidence to play and John repaid that confidence that the manager gave him by being absolutely terrific for the team."Absolutely terrific."