Former Celtic ahead Frank McGarvey has died aged 66 after battling pancreatic most cancers whereas paying homage to the previous Scotland star of Hoops and former golf equipment Liverpool and St Mirren.
- Former Celtic and Scottish star Frank McGarvey has died on the age of 66.
- The previous ahead was identified with pancreatic most cancers in October.
- Former golf equipment Celtic, Liverpool and St Mirren pay tribute
Celtic legend Frank McGarvey handed away on the age of 66 after being identified with pancreatic most cancers final October.
Glasgow-born McGarvey joined St Mirren in 1975 and stayed at Paisley membership for 4 years earlier than making a £270,000 transfer to Liverpool.
The next yr, in March 1980, he returned to Scotland with out first workforce debut at Merseyside to affix their childhood hero Celtic, the place he gained two league titles, two Scottish Cups and a League Cup.
Former Scotland soccer participant Frank McGarvey (left) has died on the age of 66.
McGarvey (proper) additionally performed for St Mirren in knowledgeable profession spanning 20 years.
His final recreation for Celtic was in opposition to Dundee United within the 1985 Scottish Cup last, the place he scored the profitable purpose of their 2-1 win at Hampden Park.
After returning to St Mirren for a second spell, he gained the Scottish Cup once more in 1987 and completed his senior profession – with Queen of the South after which Clyde, the place he served as player-manager.
McGarvey made seven appearances for Scotland and made his debut as a late substitute within the Dwelling Worldwide Championship match in opposition to Northern Eire at Hampden Park in Could 1979.
“Everybody at Celtic was deeply saddened to listen to of the dying of former ahead Frank McGarvey, who handed away early this morning on the age of 66,” Celtic stated in an announcement.
The previous Celtic ahead made seven appearances for Scotland between 1979 and 1984.
The ideas and prayers of everybody at Celtic are with Frank’s household at this extraordinarily unhappy time.
“RAP Frank, YNWA.”
St Mirren added: “St Mirren Soccer Membership was deeply saddened to listen to that Frank McGarvey handed away on the age of 66.
“Frank will ceaselessly be remembered at St Mirren and we provide our deepest condolences to all of Frank’s family members at this very unhappy time.”
Liverpool, with whom McGarvey spent solely ten months, stated: “Relaxation in peace, Frank McGarvey.
“The ideas of everybody on the membership are with Frank’s household and associates at this tough time.”
His prognosis was confirmed by his sons, Sean and Scott, who posted practically equivalent messages on social media in October.
‘Sadly, our father was identified with most cancers yesterday and we’re ready for extra data from the consultants.
We’ll replace right here after we be taught extra. Thanks for all of the assist and nicely needs. Paul, Sean, Scott and Jennifer.’
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