December 26, 2025 9:34 AM
Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend John Robertson dies aged 72
John Robertson, a star performer for Nottingham Forest and a Scotland legend who was a hugely important part of the great Forest team under Brian Clough, has died at the age of 72. He had been suffering from a long illness and died peacefully at home on Christmas morning, with his family by his side. Robertson is survived by his wife, Sharyl; daughter Liz; sons Andrew and Mark; and granddaughters Jess and Phoebe. Robertson, who rose from the second tier of English football to become a star pla...