Nottingham Forest Honors John Robertson with Stand Renaming

Nottingham Forest has announced plans to rename a stand at the City Ground in honor of their esteemed former player, John Robertson, who passed away this week at the age of 72.

Robertson famously scored the decisive goal that helped the club secure the European Cup by defeating Hamburg in 1980. He also provided the crucial cross from which Trevor Francis scored the winner in the previous year’s final against Malmo.

Throughout his illustrious career with Nottingham Forest, Robertson achieved numerous accolades, including winning the First and Second Division titles, the UEFA Super Cup, two Football League Cups, the 1978 FA Charity Shield, and the Anglo-Scottish Cup.

Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Nottingham Forest, expressed his deep sorrow regarding Robertson’s passing, stating, “This week is one of profound sadness for everyone connected with Nottingham Forest as we come together to mourn the passing of John Robertson—a true legend of this great club in every sense of the word.” He extended heartfelt condolences to Robertson’s family, friends, and all who admired him.

Marinakis recommended to the Board that the Bridgford Stand be renamed ‘The John Robertson Stand’ as a lasting tribute to his exceptional contributions to the club, ensuring that his legacy will forever be remembered.

The City Ground also features stands dedicated to former manager Brian Clough and goalkeeper Peter Taylor. In 2015, Robertson was voted the all-time favorite Forest player by fans in a poll conducted by the Nottingham Post.

In addition to his club success, Robertson earned 28 caps for the Scotland national team, scoring a memorable winner against England in 1981 and finding the net against New Zealand during the 1982 World Cup.

After retiring from professional play, he served as an assistant manager alongside former teammate Martin O’Neill at various clubs, including Wycombe Wanderers, Norwich City, Leicester City, Celtic, and Aston Villa.