John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, has died at the age of 72. Forest said 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. Two-footed, skilful, imaginative and hard-working, he became a fundamental part of the Forest team that went on an incredibly journey under an incredible manager. Under Clough, Forest won the First Division in 1978, a year after being promoted to the top tier.

Source: Irish Examiner December 25, 2025 15:11 UTC