Liverpool legend dies

Liverpool legend Ian St John dies at 82

The forward made 425 appearances for the Reds during 1961 and 1971 and banged in 118 goals. He also played 21 times for Scotland, scoring nine goals.

St John scored one of the most iconic goals in Liverpool’s history when he scored in extra time to seal the club’s first FA Cup win with a 2-1 victory over Leeds in 1965.

He was signed for a then club-record fee of £37,500 from Motherwell and won two league titles in 1964 and 1966.

A statement from his family released to the club read: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that after a long illness we have lost a husband, father and grandfather.”

‘He passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside. ‘We would like to thank all the staff at Arrowe Park Hospital for their hard work and dedication during these very difficult times. ‘The family would be grateful for privacy at this extremely sad time.’

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