Former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty dies aged 92

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Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness, his family have announced in a statement.
Docherty, who was known as ‘The Doc’, spent nine years as a player with Preston, and won 25 caps for Scotland.
He went on to manage 12 clubs — including Chelsea, Aston Villa and Derby — as well as a stint in charge of Scotland.
But he was best known for his five-year spell at Old Trafford, overseeing an FA Cup final win over Bob Paisley’s Liverpool in 1977.
Docherty died at home in the north-west on December 31st.
A family spokesperson said in a statement: “Tommy passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home.
“He was a much-loved husband, father and papa and will be terribly missed.
“We ask that our privacy be respected at this time. There will be no further comment.”

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