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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.

UK & international sports|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72
Supporting image for story: John Robertson: The ‘tramp’ who helped Nottingham Forest to two European Cups
John Robertson: The ‘tramp’ who helped Nottingham Forest to two European Cups
UK & international sports|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies at age of 72
Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies at age of 72
UK & international sports|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Arne Slot: Top-four challenge is ‘special’ with Liverpool’s set-piece record
Arne Slot: Top-four challenge is ‘special’ with Liverpool’s set-piece record
UK & international sports|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Luke Littler on track at buzzing Ally Pally – World Championship talking points
Luke Littler on track at buzzing Ally Pally – World Championship talking points
UK & international sports|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Ben Stokes pledges support for under-fire England opener Ben Duckett
Ben Stokes pledges support for under-fire England opener Ben Duckett
UK & international sports|Dec 24
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Jofra Archer ruled out of England’s remaining Ashes Tests by a side strain
UK & international sports|Dec 24

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Lifestyle|Dec 12
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