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The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

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).

Announcing his death at the age of 72, the Premier League club said: “John’s unrivalled talent, humility and unwavering devotion to Nottingham Forest will never ever be forgotten.”

In Icons of Football: John Robertson, which premiered in May 2024, the winger recalled the moment he netted a Wembley winner for Scotland in 1981.

“It’s something I’d dreamed of since I was a little boy,” he said.

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