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

Winger was important part of Brian Clough’s famous side Scored in Scotland’s 1981 win over England at Wembley John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, has died at the age of 72. Robertson was a hugely important part of the great Forest team that under Brian Clough rose from the second tier of English football to win multiple major honours, most famously back-to-back European Cups. Robertson assisted the decisive goal in the first triumph and scored the decisive goal in the second, contributions that mark him out as one of the most remarkable players in British football history. For his country he earned 28 caps, most notably scoring the winning goal in a Home Championship victory over England at Wembley in May 1981 . Continue reading...