Overview
- The club confirmed his passing on December 25 and paid tribute to a beloved legend noted for unrivalled talent, humility and devotion.
- A pivotal figure in Forest’s golden era, he helped secure promotion in 1977, the 1978 English title and consecutive European Cups in 1979 and 1980.
- He set up the winning goal in the 1979 European Cup final and scored the decisive goal in the 1980 final, cementing his big‑game reputation.
- Brian Clough converted him to the left wing and famously called him “the Picasso of our sport,” praising his creativity and control.
- Robertson earned 28 Scotland caps with 8 goals, played at the 1978 and 1982 World Cups, later joined Derby County in 1983, returned to Forest for over 500 appearances across two spells, and served as Martin O’Neill’s assistant at Wycombe, Norwich, Leicester, Celtic and Aston Villa.