Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ally Dawson dies aged 63 | Football News

Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ally Dawson has died on the age of 63.

Dawson made 315 appearances for Rangers throughout a 12-year spell at Ibrox.

His household stated in an announcement: “It’s with a lot unhappiness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ally Dawson following a protracted battle with sickness.

“To us, Ally was a loving husband, father, son and brother however we all know he meant loads to so many others.

“We’ll keep in mind the influence he had on our household with affection, impressed by the braveness with which he fought his sickness and the way in which he lived his life, and grateful that Ally spent his remaining days with these he liked and who liked him.”

Dawson joined Rangers on the age of 16 in 1975 after leaving Johnstone Excessive Faculty in Renfrewshire.

The complete-back went on to captain Rangers and received two Scottish Cups and 4 League Cups, whereas gaining 5 Scotland caps underneath Jock Stein within the early Eighties.

Rangers stated they had been “extraordinarily saddened” to listen to of their former participant’s passing.

“The ideas of the administrators, workers and gamers of Rangers are at present with the household and mates of Ally,” the membership added in an announcement.

Dawson moved to Blackburn in 1987 and spent three years at Ewood Park, earlier than spells with Limerick and Airdrie and a stint as a participant/supervisor in Malta.

He later spent three years as Hamilton supervisor, main Accies to the Third Division title in 2001.

The previous defender was later a youth coach with Rangers after which labored for charity Road Soccer Scotland.

Dawson was a founder member of the organisation and coached Scotland to the Homeless World Cup title in 2011.

David Duke, founder and chief govt of Road Soccer Scotland, stated: “The Road Soccer household is deeply saddened by Ally’s passing.

“We’ve got all misplaced a father determine and an excellent man, whose constructive influence on these he supported won’t ever be forgotten.

“Ally was humble, kind-hearted and gifted. There are various Road Soccer individuals at present who’ve misplaced an awesome pal and mentor and any person who modified their lives for the higher, and our ideas are with Ally’s household and mates at this tough time.

“Sooner or later, we are going to contemplate how greatest to mirror Ally’s legacy in Road Soccer Scotland, however for now we’re all reflecting on a profound contribution to our collective journey and lacking Ally immensely.”