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The Family of former Rangers ‘ captain, Ally Dawson, has paid a heartfelt tribute after his death was announced yesterday.
The player, who died aged 63 after a long illness, made 315 appearances for Rangers during a 12-year spell.
His family said in a statement: “It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ally Dawson following a long battle with illness.
“To us, Ally was a loving husband, father, son and brother but we know he meant a lot to so many others.
“We will remember the impact he had on our family with affection, inspired by the courage with which he fought his illness and the way he lived his life and grateful that Ally spent his final days with those he loved and who loved him.”
Dawson joined Rangers at the age of 16 in 1975 after leaving Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire.
He captained the club and won two Scottish Cups and four League Cups while gaining five Scotland caps.
Rangers said they were “extremely saddened” to hear of their former player’s passing. “The thoughts of the directors, staff and players of Rangers are today with the family and friends of Ally,” the club added in a statement.
Dawson moved to Blackburn in 1987 and spent three years at Ewood Park before spells with Limerick and Airdrie and a stint as a player/manager in Malta. He later spent three years as Hamilton manager, leading Accies to the Third Division title in 2001.
The former defender was later a youth coach with Rangers and then worked for charity Street Soccer Scotland.
Dawson was a founder member of the organisation and coached Scotland to the Homeless World Cup title in 2011.
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