Former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 after a long illness.
Docherty, born in Glasgow, made more than 400 appearances as a player for Celtic, Preston North End, Arsenal and Chelsea, but it was as a manager that he really made his name.
He spent 27 years in management, taking charge of 12 clubs, including five at United between 1972 and 1977.
He was best known for that spell at Old Trafford, replacing Frank O’Farrell in December 1972. Although United were relegated in Docherty’s first full season at the club, he won promotion in 1973/74 and built an exciting side.
They finished third in 1975/76 and lost the FA Cup final that year, suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Wembley.
Docherty did lift the cup a year later and the 1977 triumph is fondly remembered at United. They beat Liverpool 2-1 and in the process denied the Merseysiders a shot at the treble. Docherty left United in July 1977.
“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.”
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