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John Robertson, Scottish idol and two-time UEFA Champion League winner, has died

Nottingham Forest, the club where he was a legend, announced the tragic news

John Robertson Scottish idol and twotime UEFA Champion League winner has died
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Robertson, a former Scottish player and Nottingham Forest story, passed away on Thursday at the age of 72, according to the English pub. Under British director Brian Clough, Robertson played wing for the greatest Nottingham Forest team in history, which won the UEFA Champions League in 1979 and 1980.

The team where he made history posted the news of the passing of Nottingham Forest star and dear friend, John Robertson.

" John is a true team star and two-time European Cup success, and his unparalleled skills, humility, and unwavering commitment to Nottingham Forest will never be forgotten," the social media post continued.

Robertson contributed significantly to the Midlands club's advertising to the English First Division in 1977 by playing for them for 14 seasons, between 1970 and 1983, and between 1985 and 1986.

Additionally, the winger was the only scorer in the 1980 final against German side Hamburg at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and assisted Trevor Francis in the 1979 European Cup final against Sweden (1-0 ).

While playing for the British national team for 28 games and scoring eight targets, he also won a Premier League title, two League Cups, a European Super Cup, and an FA Super Cup. In addition to the European Cups, he also won a Premier League title, two League Cups, and an FA Super Cup.

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