Legendary Nottingham Forest and Scotland player John Robertson has died aged 72 on Christmas Day.
Robertson was part of the iconic Forest side which won the First Division and two European Cups among other trophies under Brian Clough in the 1970s and ’80s.
He set up Trevor Francis to score the winner against Malmo in the 1979 European Cup final before becoming the goalscoring hero himself a year later against Hamburg.
The winger also picked up 28 caps for Scotland and spent a couple of years at Derby County in a career which spanned 627 games.
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.
‘Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends and all who loved him. Rest in peace, Robbo… our greatest.’
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