Gordon McQueen: Scotland, Manchester United, and Leeds United great dies aged 70
Former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen has died at the age of 70.Starting his career with St Mirren, McQueen was sold to Leeds and would go on to help win the English league title in 1974, the FA Cup with Manchester Utd in 1983 and play 30 times for Scotland.McQueen scored three times on Leeds' run to the 1975 European Cup final, but was suspended for the final defeat by Bayern Munich.
"Our house was always full of friends, family and football just as it was in his last few months as he fought so bravely in what became a very cruel battle against dementia. "Also to our wonderful friends & family who rallied around at the worst of times, going above & beyond, for that we are so very grateful."A regular for Scotland after making his debut against Belgium in 1974, he scored five goals for his country, two of which came in the nation's British Home Championship triumph during the 1976-77 campaign.
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