Nottingham Forest to Honor John Robertson with Stand Renaming
Nottingham Forest has announced plans to rename a stand at the City Ground in memory of their "great hero" John Robertson, who passed away at the age of 72 this week.
Robertson was instrumental in the club's history, scoring the decisive goal that secured the European Cup in 1980 against Hamburg, and providing the assist for Trevor Francis’s winning goal the previous season against Malmo.
During his illustrious career with Forest, Robertson also helped the team secure the First and Second Division titles, the UEFA Super Cup, two Football League Cups, the 1978 FA Charity Shield, and the Anglo-Scottish Cup.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis expressed that the renaming of the Bridgford Stand to the "John Robertson Stand" would serve as a lasting tribute to Robertson’s remarkable contributions to the club.
"This week has brought profound sadness to everyone associated with Nottingham Forest as we unite to mourn the loss of John Robertson—a true legend of this great club in every sense of the word," Marinakis stated. "I extend my sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and all who cherished him. Today, I have recommended to the Board that the Bridgford Stand be renamed 'The John Robertson Stand' in his honor, ensuring that his legacy—and our great hero—will be forever remembered."
The City Ground already features stands named after former manager Brian Clough and former goalkeeper and assistant manager Peter Taylor. In 2015, Robertson was voted the all-time favorite Forest player by fans in a Nottingham Post poll.
In addition to his club success, Robertson earned 28 caps for Scotland, including scoring a winning goal against England in 1981 and netting against New Zealand at the 1982 World Cup. He later served as assistant manager to former Forest teammate Martin O'Neill at various clubs, including Wycombe Wanderers, Norwich City, Leicester City, Celtic, and Aston Villa.