John 'Robbo' Robertson - Nottingham Forest - A0, A1, A2 or A3 Greatest Ever Series Prints
We have planned a retro 'Name & Number' series to mirror the popular one of our promotion winning Forest team. Released on his 72nd Birthday we add arguably the Greatest of them all, Robbo, John Robertson, the player Clough always asked his players to give the ball to because he could play and he really did. Crossing for Francis to score and then doing it himself to do more than anyone to earn Forest our two stars.
Limited Edition of 250. Just 25 each of larger sizes. Custom wall vinyl option is also available - contact us for details!
A3 shipped in cardboard backed envelope. Larger sizes in rigid tubes.
John Neilson Robertson is renowned for his exceptional contributions to Nottingham Forest during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born on January 20, 1953, in Uddingston, Scotland, he is celebrated as one of the finest left-wingers in British football history. Here are some key highlights of his career with Nottingham Forest:
- European Success: Robertson played a pivotal role in Forest's back-to-back European Cup victories. In 1979, he provided the assist for Trevor Francis's winning goal against Malmö FF, and in 1980, he scored the only goal of the game against Hamburg in the final, securing the trophy for Forest again.
- Domestic Achievements: With Forest, he won the First Division title in 1977-78, two League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup, the Charity Shield, and the Anglo-Scottish Cup. His performances were integral to these successes under manager Brian Clough.
- International Career: Robertson earned 28 caps for Scotland, scoring eight goals. He was part of the Scotland squad for the 1978 and 1982 FIFA World Cups.
- Legacy: His impact at Nottingham Forest is such that he was voted by fans as the club's greatest ever player in polls conducted in 2005 and 2015. His style was described by Clough as making him the "Picasso of our game" due to his ability with the ball.
- Post-Playing Career: After retiring from playing, Robertson moved into coaching, working as an assistant to Martin O'Neill at several clubs including Nottingham Forest, Celtic, and Aston Villa.
Robertson's career is often remembered for his technical skill, guile, and significant contributions to one of the most successful periods in Nottingham Forest's history. His legend status at the club is evidenced by posts on social media celebrating his achievements and birthday.
