John Robertson, Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, dies aged 72

December 26, 2025

TL;DR

John Robertson, a key player for Nottingham Forest and Scotland, died at 72.
He was vital to Brian Clough's Forest team, winning two European Cups and the First Division.
Robertson scored the winning goal in the 1979 European Cup final and assisted the decisive goal in the 1980 final.
He earned 28 caps for Scotland, scoring against England at Wembley in 1981.
Brian Clough famously described Robertson as "the Picasso of our game".
Robertson's career was revitalized after a stern talk from assistant manager Peter Taylor in 1976.
He made over 500 appearances for Forest, scoring 95 goals.
After retiring, he had a successful coaching career, notably with Martin O'Neill at Celtic.
Robertson played in two World Cups for Scotland.
His family remembered him as a kind, loving, and witty family man.

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