Former Manchester United and Scotland striker David Herd has died at the age of 82, his old club announced Sunday.

Herd played a key role in United’s revival following the 1958 Munich air disaster and scored twice in their 3-1 win over Leicester in the 1963 FA Cup final.

He also helped United win the English league title in 1965 and 1967.

Herd, who previously played for Arsenal, scored 145 goals for United.

He left United for Stoke a month after they won the European Cup against Benfica in 1968, a success in which he played little part having suffered a broken leg the year before.

United and Stoke were involved in a Premier League match on Sunday, with players from both clubs wearing black armbands as a mark of respect to Herd.

“Everybody at Manchester United is saddened to hear of the passing of David Herd,” the club posted on manutd.com.

“We can confirm that both United and Stoke will wear black armbands this afternoon to pay tribute to David Herd, who played for both clubs.”

Herd’s former United team-mate Paddy Crerand tweeted: “Sad news about my old team mate David Herd. Great player made my ordinary passes into him great ones. Tremendous shot and strength.”

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Posted: at 2-10-2016 03:43 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

RIP

Posted: at 2-10-2016 04:13 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

@d right age..., if I were to say!!! R.I.P

Posted: at 2-10-2016 04:15 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

RIP

Posted: at 2-10-2016 04:21 PM (7 years ago) | Grande Master

Go well, rip

Posted: at 2-10-2016 04:22 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming

Eya rip

Posted: at 2-10-2016 04:53 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

RIP

Posted: at 2-10-2016 06:05 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

This is serious

Posted: at 2-10-2016 06:23 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Poster, 82yrs old died is sad to u ba?

Posted: at 2-10-2016 06:24 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

 

Posted: at 2-10-2016 06:46 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

RIP.

Posted: at 2-10-2016 09:20 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

I logged in, I read & I commented.... 82 years is not bad. what of naija wey be say everyday na 25- 40 years death we dey see 4 news. anyway R.I.P

Posted: at 2-10-2016 10:21 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

RIP

Posted: at 2-10-2016 10:29 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Poster, 82yrs old died is sad to u ba?

Help me ask am ?

Posted: at 3-10-2016 12:43 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

long serving term man, rip

Posted: at 3-10-2016 05:15 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

WASTED GENERATION

Posted: at 3-10-2016 11:36 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

may his soul rest in peace. he made a mark for united

Posted: at 3-10-2016 03:45 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

rip

Posted: at 6-12-2016 01:05 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

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