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The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Former Rangers and Liverpool star dies aged 85
The Leith-born footballer joined the Anfield club from Rangers where he made over 100 appearances in all competitions between 1958 and 1962. The left half played in league and Scottish Cup winning teams at Ibrox and in the club's run to the European Cup semi-finals in 1959/60. Stevenson was also selected for a Scottish League XI before before being signed by fellow Scot, Bill Shankly, in October 1962. He was ultimately replaced in the Rangers team by a young Jim Baxter. During his time at Liverpool, the left-half was a key member in the side that won First Division titles in 1964 and 1966, as well as the Reds' first FA Cup in 1965. He missed only nine league matches in his first four full seasons at Anfield and also collected a runners-up medal in the 1966 Cup Winners' Cup. Former Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool legend sadly dies (Image: Liverpool FC) In total, he scored 18 goals for the club, including the penalty that clinched a 2-0 semi-final win over Chelsea en route to the historic FA Cup success of 1965. Stevenson made his final appearance in red in November 1967 before moving to Stoke City the following month. Announcing the news, a spokesperson for Liverpool Football Club said: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Willie Stevenson. "Stevenson, who made 241 appearances for the club in the 1960s, has died at the age of 85. "The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Willie's loved ones at this sad time." A Rangers spokesperson paid tribute: "Everyone at Rangers is saddened to have learned of the passing of former player Willie Stevenson at the age of 85. "Stevenson made more than 100 appearances for the Light Blues, lifting the Scottish League title in 1959 and the Scottish Cup the following season. "After leaving Ibrox in 1962, he moved to Bill Shankly's Liverpool where he won two First Division titles, one FA Cup and three Charity Shields, before stints with Stoke City, Tranmere Rovers, Vancouver Whitecaps and finishing his career with Macclesfield Town. "The thoughts of everyone at Rangers are with Willie's family and friends at this sad time." Evyerone at Rangers is saddened to have learned of the passing of former player Willie Stevenson at the age of 85. The thoughts of everyone at Rangers are with Willie's family and friends at this sad time. — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 28, 2025 A Stoke City FC spokesperson added: "Stoke City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former left half, Willie Stevenson, at the age of 85. "We send our thoughts and sincere condolences to Willie's family and friends at this sad time."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool FC legend sadly dies
A former Rangers and Liverpool legend has sadly died, aged 85. Liverpool Football Club said they were 'deeply saddened' to learn of the passing of Willie Stevenson. The ex-star, who made 241 appearances for the top English club in the 1960s, tragically passed away recently. The Leith-born footballer played with Rangers between 1958 and 1962. While at the Gers, the much-loved footballer made over 70 appearances before being signed by Liverpool's manager, Bill Shankly, from the Glasgow side in October 1962. READ MORE: Glasgow's Rangers announce death of Ibrox legend aged 91 READ MORE: Tributes following death of Glasgow Rangers legend During his time at Liverpool, the left-half was a 'key member' of the team that won First Division titles in 1964 and 1966, as well as the Reds' first FA Cup in 1965. He missed only nine league matches in his first four full seasons at Anfield and also collected a runners-up medal in the 1966 Cup Winners' Cup. Former Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool legend sadly dies (Image: Liverpool FC) In total, he scored 18 goals for the club, including the penalty that clinched a 2 - 0 semi-final win over Chelsea en route to the historic FA Cup success of 1965. Stevenson then made his final appearance at Liverpool in November 1967 before moving to Stoke City in December of that year. After announcing the sad news, a spokesperson for Liverpool Football Club said: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Willie Stevenson. "Stevenson, who made 241 appearances for the club in the 1960s, has died at the age of 85. "The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Willie's loved ones at this sad time." Meanwhile, a Stoke City FC spokesperson added: "Stoke City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former left half, Willie Stevenson, at the age of 85. "We send our thoughts and sincere condolences to Willie's family and friends at this sad time."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool FC legend sadly dies
A former Rangers and Liverpool legend has sadly died, aged 85. Liverpool Football Club said they were 'deeply saddened' to learn of the passing of Willie Stevenson. The ex-star, who made 241 appearances for the top English club in the 1960s, tragically passed away recently. The Leith-born footballer played with Rangers between 1958 and 1962. While at the Gers, the much-loved footballer made over 70 appearances before being signed by Liverpool's manager, Bill Shankly, from the Glasgow side in October 1962. READ MORE: Glasgow's Rangers announce death of Ibrox legend aged 91 READ MORE: Tributes following death of Glasgow Rangers legend During his time at Liverpool, the left-half was a 'key member' of the team that won First Division titles in 1964 and 1966, as well as the Reds' first FA Cup in 1965. He missed only nine league matches in his first four full seasons at Anfield and also collected a runners-up medal in the 1966 Cup Winners' Cup. Former Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool legend sadly dies (Image: Liverpool FC) In total, he scored 18 goals for the club, including the penalty that clinched a 2 - 0 semi-final win over Chelsea en route to the historic FA Cup success of 1965. Stevenson then made his final appearance at Liverpool in November 1967 before moving to Stoke City in December of that year. After announcing the sad news, a spokesperson for Liverpool Football Club said: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Willie Stevenson. "Stevenson, who made 241 appearances for the club in the 1960s, has died at the age of 85. "The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Willie's loved ones at this sad time." Meanwhile, a Stoke City FC spokesperson added: "Stoke City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former left half, Willie Stevenson, at the age of 85. "We send our thoughts and sincere condolences to Willie's family and friends at this sad time."
Rhyl Journal
10-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
David Gray pays tribute to Sir Tom Farmer after death of Hibs saviour aged 84
The Leith-born Kwik-Fit founder's family announced the death of the 84-year-old businessman ahead of Hibs' 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday. Farmer's financial intervention helped block a hostile takeover from Hearts chairman Wallace Mercer in 1990 and he bought the club and Easter Road from the receivers of the parent company a year later amid serious financial difficulties. Hibs would soon win the first of two League Cups of Farmer's 28-year stewardship. And then captain Gray's late winner against Rangers eventually brought the Scottish Cup back to Easter Road in 2016 after a 114-year wait. Hibernian FC are devastated to hear of the passing of former owner Sir Tom Farmer, aged 84. Thank you for everything, Tom. Rest in peace. — Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) May 10, 2025 Gray said: 'Really sad news. He's not kept particularly well for a wee while now, but for everything he's done for the football club, saved the club at a time of need, it's a sad day for everyone involved in the football club and the thoughts are with his family at this time. 'My relationship with him personally, it wasn't as if I've seen him all the time, not at all, but I did have one real positive meeting and introduction with him, which was straight after the cup final. 'I saw him on the Sunday and it was a nice moment to be able to present the Scottish Cup to him for everything he's done as a Hibs supporter and everything he's been through. 'All the times he's probably seen Hibs not win the Scottish Cup and all the pain he went through with that as well, so that was a real privileged moment for myself to be involved with the club on that day. 'I know how much it meant to absolutely everyone that day who was involved with the club, but no more so than him I'm sure.' Farmer relinquished ownership of Hibs to the late Ron Gordon in 2019 with a redeveloped Easter Road back in the hands of the club. His rescue act had come a century after his grandfather had performed a similar deed. John Farmer and his brother, Philip, were among a group of four men who put money in to resurrect the club in 1891 after the birth of Celtic had led to an exodus of players and staff to Glasgow.
North Wales Chronicle
10-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
David Gray pays tribute to Sir Tom Farmer after death of Hibs saviour aged 84
The Leith-born Kwik-Fit founder's family announced the death of the 84-year-old businessman ahead of Hibs' 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday. Farmer's financial intervention helped block a hostile takeover from Hearts chairman Wallace Mercer in 1990 and he bought the club and Easter Road from the receivers of the parent company a year later amid serious financial difficulties. Hibs would soon win the first of two League Cups of Farmer's 28-year stewardship. And then captain Gray's late winner against Rangers eventually brought the Scottish Cup back to Easter Road in 2016 after a 114-year wait. Hibernian FC are devastated to hear of the passing of former owner Sir Tom Farmer, aged 84. Thank you for everything, Tom. Rest in peace. — Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) May 10, 2025 Gray said: 'Really sad news. He's not kept particularly well for a wee while now, but for everything he's done for the football club, saved the club at a time of need, it's a sad day for everyone involved in the football club and the thoughts are with his family at this time. 'My relationship with him personally, it wasn't as if I've seen him all the time, not at all, but I did have one real positive meeting and introduction with him, which was straight after the cup final. 'I saw him on the Sunday and it was a nice moment to be able to present the Scottish Cup to him for everything he's done as a Hibs supporter and everything he's been through. 'All the times he's probably seen Hibs not win the Scottish Cup and all the pain he went through with that as well, so that was a real privileged moment for myself to be involved with the club on that day. 'I know how much it meant to absolutely everyone that day who was involved with the club, but no more so than him I'm sure.' Farmer relinquished ownership of Hibs to the late Ron Gordon in 2019 with a redeveloped Easter Road back in the hands of the club. His rescue act had come a century after his grandfather had performed a similar deed. John Farmer and his brother, Philip, were among a group of four men who put money in to resurrect the club in 1891 after the birth of Celtic had led to an exodus of players and staff to Glasgow.
