Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson was laid to rest at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium in Nottinghamshire on Friday.
Football icons and loved ones gathered to celebrate the life of one of the club's most celebrated players.
The former winger, widely regarded as Forest's finest ever talent, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 72 following a prolonged battle with illness, including Parkinson's disease.
Robertson's contribution to the Midlands club remains unmatched, having been instrumental in their remarkable back-to-back European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980 under the legendary Brian Clough.
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Among those paying their respects were some of the biggest names in football history.
Former Forest stars Roy Keane, Stuart Pearce, Martin O'Neill, John McGovern and Garry Birtles attended the service, alongside fellow ex-players Frank Clark, Viv Anderson and Tony Woodcock.
Current Forest manager Sean Dyche and club chairman Nicolas Randall were also present to honour the club's greatest player.
Former Scotland international Eddie Grey, who played alongside Robertson at the national level, joined the mourners.
Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson was laid to rest at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium in Nottinghamshire on Friday
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Line of Duty actress Vicki McClure, a devoted Forest supporter, also paid tribute.
Her husband Jonny Owen, a fellow fan, produced a documentary about the club's glory years and developed a close friendship with Robertson.
Robertson's place in Forest folklore was secured through his decisive contributions in both European finals.
In the 1979 triumph against Malmo in Munich, he delivered the cross that Trevor Francis headed home for the winning goal.
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The following year in Madrid, Robertson himself found the net as Forest defeated Hamburg 1-0 to retain their continental crown.
His manager Clough famously described the Scottish winger as a "Picasso of our game",
He added: "Give him a yard of grass and he was an artist."
Stuart Pearce has named Robertson as the greatest player in Nottingham Forest's history, while a 2015 Nottingham Post poll confirmed him as the supporters' all-time favourite.
Robertson's career spanned 627 matches
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Robertson's career spanned 627 matches, with the bulk spent at the City Ground where he made his debut in October 1970.
He accumulated 502 appearances during a 13-year spell before a brief move to local rivals Derby County in the lower divisions, returning to finish his playing days at Forest in 1985-86.
On the international stage, he earned 28 caps for Scotland, memorably converting the winning penalty in a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley in 1981 to clinch the British Home Championship.
Following retirement, Robertson served as Martin O'Neill's assistant at Wycombe, Norwich, Leicester, Celtic and Aston Villa.
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