1 week ago I never got to say goodbye to John Robertson but I know exactly what he'd have thought of my third Celtic stint

O'Neill paid a poignant tribute to his long-time friend who sadly passed away on Christmas Day following a long battle with illness

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1 week ago Celtic return tinged with sadness for Martin O'Neill as he lifts lid on his John Robertson regret

O’Neill and Robertson led Celtic between 2000 and 2005

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3 w. ago Premier League buildup, tributes to John Robertson at Forest and latest news – matchday live

News, discussion and buildup to the day’s actionGet in touch! Email us with your thoughts hereA few Optas ahead of today’s 12:30pm kick-off between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. The Dyche v Guardiola one doesn’t bode well for those hoping for an upset.● Nottingham Forest won their last Premier League match against Man City 1-0 in March last season, last winning consecutive league games against the Citizens in September 1995. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Birmingham v Derby, Premier League and Afcon buildup and John Robertson tributes – matchday live

⚽ All the latest ahead of today’s festive fixtures⚽ John Robertson, Forest and Scotland legend, dies aged 72⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail TomA reminder that this is what CFG’s chairman, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, said back in 2019 when they bought Mumbai City:We believe this investment will deliver transformative benefits to Mumbai City FC, to City Football Group and to Indian football as a whole. City Football Group is committed to the future of football in India and to the potential for Mumbai City FC within that future. We are very much looking forward to playing an active role in Mumbai City FC’s fan and local communities, and working with our co-owners to further develop the club as quickly as possible. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago John Robertson reflects on greatest goal of his career in resurfaced interview following death

Scotland and Nottingham Forest winger John Robertson reflected on the best goal of his career, in a resurfaced interview following the footballer’s death on Thursday (25 December).

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3 w. ago John Robertson was a ‘scruffy, unfit’ genius who did not get the kudos he deserved | Ewan Murray

Forest great was loved in Nottingham but under-appreciated in Scotland before going on to thrive as a coachOn the eve of a Celtic European tie 25 years ago, Stiliyan Petrov cut an increasingly agitated figure. The young midfielder, soon to shoot to prominence under Martin O’Neill, was finding it impossible to snatch the ball from a rotund, wizened coach during a possession drill. Petrov’s teammates were cackling with laughter. John Robertson’s brilliance was understated enough in Scotland. Word of his talent in the game was never likely to reach Petrov as he grew up in deepest Bulgaria.Petrov is part of a recent generation who owe a debt of gratitude to Robertson the coach. More of them later. When news of Robertson’s death filtered through on Christmas Day, the prevailing sense was that his country had lost one of a kind. He was also an individual who, for reasons associated with his own modesty, really never received the kudos he deserved in the land of his birth. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Premier League, EFL and Afcon buildup and John Robertson tributes – matchday live

⚽ All the latest ahead of today’s festive fixtures⚽ John Robertson, Forest and Scotland legend, dies aged 72⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail MichaelFirst they come for Boxing Day, now the 3pm blackout. Do these people have no respect?The relative lack of Premier League football does however give the Football League (and non league) a festive time to shine. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago BBC Breakfast airs emotional tribute to star following tragic death announcement

BBC Breakfast sports presenter Olly Foster announced the sad death of Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend John Robertson, who passed away aged 72 on Christmas morning

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3 w. ago BBC Breakfast halted for 'sad news' following tragic death of Scottish legend

Presenter Olly Foster shared the sad news during Friday's BBC Breakfast show that football legend John Robertson had died

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3 w. ago BBC Breakfast presenter pays tribute to star live on air after sad death announcement

BBC Breakfast's Olly Foster shared the "sad news" of former footballer John Robertson's death during the Boxing Day broadcast of the morning show

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3 w. ago Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72

Robertson played an integral part in Forest’s European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980.

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3 w. ago John Robertson's family say "only comfort" is he is reunited with late daughter in emotional statement

The ex-footballer's loved ones said it is with "immense pain and sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad and grandad".

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3 w. ago John Robertson: ‘The Picasso of football’ who helped Nottingham Forest to two European Cups

The Scotland winger won the European Cup in successive seasons with Forest, scoring in the 1980 final

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3 w. ago 'Footballing Picasso' John Robertson – Brian Clough’s ‘favourite player’ who smoked in tunnel

John Robertson, who played a key role in Nottingham Forest's famous back-to-back European Cup wins, has died aged 72 after a battle with Parkinson's disease

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3 w. ago Scotland and Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson dies aged 72 as tributes paid to ex

City Ground side say his exploits will never be forgotten

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3 w. ago John Robertson: The ‘tramp’ who helped Nottingham Forest to two European Cups

The Scotland winger won the European Cup in successive seasons with Forest, scoring in the 1980 final.

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3 w. ago Former Nottingham Forest winger and ‘Picasso of football’ John Robertson dies at age of 72

Robertson became a cult hero at Forest after playing an integral part in the club’s European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest's European Cup winner John Robertson dies aged 72

The Scotland international has been described as the club's 'greatest'

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3 w. ago John Robertson: Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend dies at 72

Winger was two-time European Cup winner under Brian Clough

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson dies aged 72 as tributes paid to European Cup winner

Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson has died at the age of 72. The double European Cup winner scored the winning goal in the 1980 final and was voted the club's favourite ever player.

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