'Our greatest': Forest lead the tributes to legend Robertson

Double European Cup winner described by Clough as’alittle fat guy’ had stellar career after showdown chat

- Sachin Nakrani

John Robertson (right) links arms at Nottingham Forest with Martin O'Neill, who went on to coach with

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John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, has died at the age of 72. Robertson wasa 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 European Cup triumph in 1979 and scored the decisive goal in the second, contributions that mark him out as one of the most remarkable playersin British football history. He earned 28 Scotland caps, notably scoring the winning goal in a Home Championship victory over England at Wembley in May 1981.

Clough described him as “the Picasso of our game”.

Forest said: “Weare heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson. A true great of our club anda double European Cup winner, John’s unrivalled talent, humilityand unwavering devotion to Nottingham Forest will never ever be forgotten. Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends and all who loved him. Restin peace, Robbo ... Our greatest.”