Gordon McQueen, the former Manchester United and Leeds United defender, has died aged 70.
McQueen was born in Scotland and came through the ranks at St Mirren, before moving to Leeds United in 1972.
The former Scotland international played under legendary manager Don Revie during his first few years at the club, winning the First Division title in the 1973-74 season.
McQueen moved to Manchester United in 1978, where he won the FA Cup in 1983 before leaving two years later. In total, he made 140 league appearances for Leeds United and 184 for Manchester United.
He also played 30 times for Scotland.
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.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 15, 2023
A statement from the McQueen family read: “It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Gordon McQueen, 70, who died at home in the early morning today leaving behind his wife Yvonne, daughters Hayley and Anna, son Eddie and his beloved grandchildren Rudi, Etta and Ayla.
“We hope that as well as creating many great football memories he’ll be remembered most for his character. Our house was always full of friends, family and football just as it was…
