Summary
John Robertson, a former Scotland, Nottingham Forest, and Derby County football player, has died at 72 years old. Known as "a Picasso of our game" by manager Brian Clough, he played a vital role in Nottingham Forest's European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980. Robertson also served as an assistant manager with various clubs after his playing career ended.
Key Facts
- John Robertson was a football player for Scotland, Nottingham Forest, and Derby County.
- He scored the decisive goal for Nottingham Forest to win the European Cup in 1980.
- Robertson was part of the Scottish national team and played in the 1982 World Cup.
- He played 243 consecutive games for Nottingham Forest between 1976 and 1980.
- After his playing career, Robertson became an assistant manager alongside Martin O'Neill at clubs like Wycombe and Leicester City.
- Robertson won multiple titles as a player, including the First Division and European Cups with Forest.
- He was voted the favorite all-time player by Nottingham Forest fans in a 2015 poll.
