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.
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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.
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"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."