Ex-Nottingham Forest, Derby and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72; Robertson twice won the European Cup at Forest, providing the assist in the 1979 final and then scoring the winner in the 1980 final; he won 28 caps for Scotland and was selected at the 1978 and 1982 World CupsFormer Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson has died at the age of 72. Enable Cookies Allow Cookies OnceA statement from Forest read: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson. Enable Cookies Allow Cookies OnceRobertson's family released a statement, which read: "It is with immense pain and sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad and grandad. Enable Cookies Allow Cookies Once"'Robbo' was treasured by many as a footballing hero, but to us he was just John and dad, the family man…kind, loving, witty, fun and loyal. Enable Cookies Allow Cookies OnceRobertson's final job in football was as Aston Villa assistant manager from 2006 to 2010.

Source: Sky sports December 25, 2025 19:52 UTC