Stuart: My first Forest match was the Anglo-Scottish Cup Final against Leyton Orient. Martin: The way Robbo turned defenders inside out, no matter who they were, made him a fan favourite and he always had time to speak to you, no matter what.
We asked for your views on John Robertson's best moments with Nottingham Forest after the former winger passed away on Christmas Day aged 72.
Here are some of your comments:
Paul: 1979 European Cup semi-final first leg. For a player whose football notoriously came from his magical feet, I will never forget his diving header at the Bridgford End, which put us 3-2 up before eventually drawing 3-3. What a player -whenever he had the ball, something was going to happen.
Stuart: My first Forest match was the Anglo-Scottish Cup Final against Leyton Orient. Forest's first trophy under Brian Clough. I was five years old, and Robbo played in it. I didn't know at the time that he was to become my childhood hero, and I was fortunate to see him play at his peak in the 'Miracles' team between 1977 and 1981. I have watched some truly great players at Forest over the nearly 50 years I have supported them, but no one will ever be close in my eyes to Robbo. He was the best ever. The GOAT."
Martin: The way Robbo turned defenders inside out, no matter who they were, made him a fan favourite and he always had time to speak to you, no matter what. Absolute legend.
Robert: A true legend. Watching John and the Forest team of the late '70s and early '80s punctuated my happy childhood. Those warm memories of Robbo weaving his magic on the left wing will always be special. It was great to see John in the early 00s reunited with Martin O'Neill, having great success together.
Steve: Quite simply, our best ever player. In the three key seasons - 77-78, 78-79 and 79-80 he played every minute of every game in all competitions. 181 games! Delivered vital goals and assisted in all the games that mattered. Genius and legend.
Kevin: Seeing him score the goal that won us the European Cup for the second time. What a night in Madrid. Memories!
David: What a player. In 1979, he sent over the ball for Trevor Francis to head in at the far post, then a year later he went on a mazy run to score the winner as he retained the Cup. Still, the last English side to win it back-to-back, which just underlines what a special player he was. The Picasso of our beautiful game.
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