Two-time European Cup winners: Nottingham Forest mourns

“Our only consolation in our grief is that his suffering is now over and he is reunited with his daughter Jessica,” it said. Robertson’s daughter died in the mid-1990s at the age of 13. She was reportedly born with severe brain damage after the maternity hospital performed a late caesarean section.

Hero of Madrid – to the chagrin of HSV

In 1979 and 1980, Robertson contributed significantly to the triumphs in the European Cup, the predecessor of the Champions League. In the 1980 final against Hamburger SV, he scored the goal in a 1-0 win at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu.

Robertson also played a decisive role in the 1979 final against Swedish club Malmö FF, which also ended 1-0. The 28-time Scottish international provided the cross for winning goal scorer Trevor Francis in the Munich Olympic Stadium. With Forest, Robertson also won the only national championship in the history of the traditional club in the 1977/1978 season.

“Robbo…our greatest”

“His unparalleled talent, humility and unwavering commitment to Nottingham Forest will never be forgotten,” Forest said. “Our thoughts are with John’s family, his friends and everyone who loved him. Rest in peace Robbo…our greatest.”