John robertson

FIFA World Cup: John Robertson, a star performer for Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend who was a hugely important part of the great Forest team that under Brian Clough, has died at the age of 72. He was suffering from a long illness and died peacefully at home on Christmas morning with his family by his side.

Robertson leaves behind his wife, Sharyl, daughter Liz, and sons Andrew and Mark, as well as granddaughters Jess and Phoebe.

Robertson, who rose from the second tier of English football to become a star player, went on to win multiple major honours, guiding Nottingham Forest to back-to-back European Cups.