Gordon McQueen dies aged 70 as former club Airdrie pay tribute

Manchester United hero and former Airdrieonians manager Gordon McQueen has passed away at the age of 70, his family has announced.

McQueen, who was diagnosed with cancer 12 years ago, had been suffering from vascular dementia since 2021 and the former defender's death was confirmed this afternoon.

He managed Airdrie for one season between 1987-88, having started his career in the game as a player at St Mirren.

McQueen went on win the English league title in 1974 with Leeds United and the FA Cup with Manchester Utd in 1983.

He also won 30 caps for Scotland.

A statement released by McQueen's family read: "It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Gordon, 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 in his last few months as he fought so bravely in what became a very cruel battle against dementia.

"The disease may have taken him too soon but he definitely lived life to the full, the ultimate entertainer, the absolute heart and soul of every occasion, the most fun dad anyone could wish for.

"Huge thanks goes to the wonderful staff at Herriot Hospice Homecare for their outstanding care, the utterly incredible Marie Curie team who were there at the end with Gordon's wife and daughters and Head for Change for the emotional support and respite care.

"Also to our wonderful friends and family who rallied around at the worst of times, going above & beyond, for that we are so very grateful."

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