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UNCOVERED: John robertson | History Defined

Which English football champions had the lowest top goalscorer?

Plus: legends’ funerals on state TV, record wins and losses in recent times, and referees scoring goals

The Guardian - UK

Ian Balding death: Former top trainer of Derby winner dies aged 87

Balding trained numerous top-class horses including Mill Reef, Glint of Gold, Selkirk and Lochsong

The Independent UK

In awe of John Robertson’s footballing prowess

Letters: Robert Lawrence recalls a home fan’s astonishment at his skill. Plus David Whitehead on Brian Clough’s faith in the ‘little fat guy’

The Guardian - UK

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John Robertson obituary

World-class footballer who won the European Cup with Nottingham Forest twice

The Guardian - UK

Rayan Cherki grabs Manchester City winner to deny bold Nottingham Forest

Rayan Cherki scored in the 83rd minute to edge Manchester City to a 2-1 victory at Nottingham Forest to extend their Premier League winning run to six games

The Guardian - UK

Rayan Cherki earns Manchester City crucial late win at Nottingham Forest

Omari Hutchinson had earlier cancelled out Tijjani Reijnders’ opener.

The Independent UK

Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City: Premier League – as it happened

On an afternoon when John Robertson was remembered at the City Ground, City were forced to dig extremely deep in order to make off with all three points

The Guardian - UK

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Arne Slot hails Hugo Ekitike fitness after convincing him to work on physicality

There is a greater responsibility on the France international with Alexander Isak injured and Mohamed Salah on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

The Independent UK

Coventry v Swansea, Egypt v South Africa, and more: EFL, Afcon 2025 – as it happened

Football clockwatch: Mo Salah struck as Egypt beat South Africa, while Coventry City increased their lead at the top of the Championship table

The Guardian - UK

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).

The Independent UK

John Robertson was a ‘scruffy, unfit’ genius who did not get the kudos he deserved

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

The Guardian - UK

Premier League, EFL and Afcon buildup and John Robertson tributes – as it happened

Tributes continued to pour in for John Robertson ahead of a busy day of Boxing Day football

The Guardian - UK

The real January Premier League advantage isn’t signings – it’s a different type of data

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The festive period is the competition’s most intense endurance test – and it still reveals just how prepared clubs really are, says Miguel Delaney in the latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim insists Kobbie Mainoo is ‘the future of Manchester United’ despite limited role

The midfielder has been out of favour this season but Amorim has stressed he is taking a longer-term view

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Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72

Robertson played an integral part in Forest’s European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980.

The Independent UK

Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson dies aged 72

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The Independent UK

John Robertson: ‘The Picasso of football’ who helped Nottingham Forest to two European Cups

The Scotland winger won the European Cup in successive seasons with Forest, scoring in the 1980 final

Evening Standard

John Robertson: Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend dies at 72

Winger was two-time European Cup winner under Brian Clough

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The Independent UK

Former Nottingham Forest winger and ‘Picasso of football’ John Robertson dies at age of 72

Robertson became a cult hero at Forest after playing an integral part in the club’s European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980

The Guardian - UK

John Robertson, Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, dies aged 72

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

The Guardian - UK

Would Celtic gamble on O’Neill if idol brings success against oldest rivals?

The result of Sunday’s Scottish League Cup semi-final against Rangers could be key to an unlikely full-time return or a quest for a fresh managerial face

The National (Scotland)

Stephen McGowan: Anything feels possible for Hearts as Celtic & Rangers struggle

In the post-match euphoria of the Edinburgh derby, the 40th anniversary of a Hearts landmark passed without comment.

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham Forest’s last European adventure: ‘Klinsmann knows my name!’

Steve Stone, Ian Woan, Mark Crossley, Jason Lee and co reminisce about Forest’s 1995-96 Uefa Cup campaign

The National (Scotland)

Shining a light on one of the SPFL's most intriguing fixtures

Shining a light on SPFL fixture between old non-league rivals.

The Guardian - AU

Hidden for nearly four years: how the saga of fugitive father Tom Phillips unfolded in New Zealand

Sightings of Phillips and his three children were rare over the years and mystery surrounded how they survived in the remote wilderness

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