72-year-old Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson’s death circulated among the football community and left a sad mark on Christmas Eve.
The club announced on December 25,2025, “We are heartbroken for the passing away of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson.”
Robertson signed for Forest aged 15, soon making his debut at age 17-a key player who won the First Division league title in 1978 before back-to-back European Cup triumphs.
He also won 28 caps for Scotland during his five-year international career, which included being selected at the 1978 and 1982 World Cups.
He twice won the European Cup at Forest, providing the assist in the 1979 final and then scoring the winner in the 1980 final, reports Sky News.
After two years at Derby, Robertson returned to the City Ground in 1985, playing 12 times in his final season before being released.
After his retirement, John later moved into coaching as an assistant to former Forest teammate Martin O’Neill at Celtic and Aston Villa.
Robertson’s family released a statement,”It is with immense pain and sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad and grandad.
“Although our hearts are breaking, we will always be grateful for the years we were privileged to share with him and the amazing memories we made, We will miss him every day and love him always”.
John passed away peacefully on Christmas morning with family by his side, after a long illness.
He left behind his daughter and two sons as well as grandchildren.
