Manchester United and Scotland legend Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92. The Scot's family confirmed the news in a statement to PA.
His death followed a long illness. A family spokesperson said: “Tommy passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home. "He was a much-loved husband, father and papa and will be terribly missed.
We ask that our privacy be respected at this time. There will no further comment" Docherty, known as 'The Doc', began his playing career at Celtic before sealing a move to Preston North End in 1949.
He spent nine years Deepdale, playing more than 300 times for the The Lilywhites. At Preston the right-half won the second division in 1951 and helped lead the club to the 1954 FA Cup final.
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