MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gordon McQueen has passed away at the age of 70.
The former defender has died after suffering with vascular dementia since January 2021.
GettyManchester United legend Gordan McQueen has died aged 70[/caption]
McQueen pictured with daughter Hayley, a Sky Sports presenter, in 2018Alamy
Sky SportsMcQueen forged a successful media career after hanging up his boots[/caption]
McQueen spent six years with Leeds before joining bitter rivals Man UtdGetty
According to his daughter Hayley, a presenter on Sky Sports, McQueen had been bedridden for the past few months.
She revealed her dad would regularly watch football and received visits from former team-mates, who he still recognised despite his condition.
McQueen’s family shared a statement that reads: “It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather.
“We hope that as well as creating many great football memories for club and his country, he will be remembered for the love, laughter and bravery that characterised his career and his family life – not least during his recent battles with ill health.”
McQueen began his career at St Mirren before moving to Leeds where he played alongside club greats including Billy Bremner, Johnny Giles and Norman Hunter.
He played under legendary manager Don Revie in the famous Leeds side that won the league in 1974.
The Scot later joined United in 1978 and went on to make 184 appearances for the club, winning the FA Cup in 1983.
McQueen also finished as a runner-up in the cup in 1975 and again in 1979, and twice was selected in the PFA Team of the Year.
He won 30 caps for Scotland and was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
After hanging up his boots McQueen had a brief spell in charge of Airdrieonians and worked as a coach at Middlesbrough between 1997-01.
A move into punditry followed as McQueen landed a job at Sky Sports before he returned to Boro as a scout in 2008.
Tributes have poured in for the icon with United releasing a statement saying: “Everyone at Manchester United is heartbroken by the loss of our beloved former defender, Gordon McQueen.
“Our love and condolences are with his family at this terribly sad time.”
TalkSPORT presenter Jim White saying: “So very sad to hear former Leeds, Manchester United.
and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen has died, aged 70.
“A great footballer and true friend with the warmest heart.
I send my love and condolences to the McQueen family.”
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McQueen in action for UnitedRex
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