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Former Liverpool forward Ian St John dies aged 82


Tue 02 Mar 2021 | 11:50 AM
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Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82 after illness.

 Liverpool confirmed the news with a statement from his family.

St John made 425 appearances for Bill Shankly's Anfield side, netting 118 goals, in a decade's service after joining from hometown team Motherwell in 1961 for a club record £37,500.

He won two top-flight titles and scored the decisive goal as Liverpool lifted their first FA Cup in 1965.

The St John family's statement said: "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."