John Robertson, a legendary part of Brian Clough’s famous Nottingham Forest side and former Scotland international, has died at the age of 72

Former Scotland, Nottingham Forest and Derby County winger John Robertson - once described by manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game" - dies at the age of 72.

John Robertson, a legendary part of Brian Clough’s famous Nottingham Forest side and former Scotland international, has died at the age of 72

Those who know him best look back on the illustrious career of John Robertson, Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winner.

John Robertson, who has died aged 72, was dubbed "the Picasso of football" and made Brian Clough's great Nottingham Forest side tick, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Aveva 72 anni, mise la firma sulle due coppe dei Campioni vinte dal Forest nel 1979 e 1980

Forest great was loved in Nottingham but under-appreciated in Scotland before going on to thrive as a coach