A tribute to John Robertson from Nottingham Forest Chairman, Nicholas Randall KC:
Yesterday we lost our greatest player but we also lost a great man. Others will no doubt talk of his exploits on the pitch but it is important that we honour his character too.
Robbo was, of course, the former player I most wanted to meet when I arrived as Chairman because of his legendary status as a player. But on meeting it was impossible not to be struck by his humility, kindness and generosity of spirit.
Robbo was the wisest of men. His knowledge of the game was second to none but his analysis was always tempered by fairness and understanding. He disliked the modern approach to criticise the game with personal attacks as he understood the complexities and difficulties of every situation, from the pitch to the boardroom.
He was wonderful company. His joke telling was legendary,as was his Mick Jagger impression. You never left an encounter with him without your life enhanced.
He wore his genius lightly and he was incredibly supportive of us when we became proud custodians of the Club. That support remained throughout. In particular I will remember his support for us and the ownership when we were rooted to the bottom of the Championship and he urged us just to keep going and that he was sure that better times were ahead. His pleasure when the success came was a joy to see. He truly loved Nottingham Forest and its fans.
He was also a very proud Scotsman and it was a wonderful occasion when he was reunited in the boardroom a few years ago with the shirt he had worn at Wembley when scoring the winning penalty against England. The signs of tears in his eyes when reunited with the shirt he thought had been lost for all time.
But we will, of course, remember him for Munich and Madrid. His composure and elegance on the greatest nights of our history.
Albert Einstein said “try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value”. Robbo was the rarity that achieved both. He will be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace.
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson.
A true great of our Club and a double European Cup winner, John’s unrivalled talent, humility and unwavering devotion to Nottingham Forest will never ever be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends and all who loved him.
Rest in peace, Robbo… Our greatest.
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson.
A true great of our Club and a double European Cup winner, John’s unrivalled talent, humility and unwavering devotion to Nottingham Forest will never ever be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends and all who loved him.
Rest in peace, Robbo… Our greatest.
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Our thoughts continue to be with all those affected by the train attack on Saturday 1 November, including the Nottingham Forest supporters who demonstrated extraordinary courage and undoubtedly helped prevent even greater harm.