Pat Liney Cause Of Death, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Net Worth

Dundee’s legendary goalkeeper Pat Liney has died at the age of 86. Aside Dundee, he also played for clubs in both Scotland and England including; Dalry Thistle, St Mirren, Bradford Park Avenue and Bradford City.

Liney will most likely be remembered by Dundee’s supporters for a crucial penalty save in the penultimate game of the season at home to St Mirren.

Going into the match Dundee were still a point behind leaders Rangers but by half time Dundee were one up thanks to an Alan Cousin strike and Rangers were losing 1-0 at Pittodrie.

With 12 minutes left however, disaster struck when the referee awarded St. Mirren a penalty after an alleged handball from Gordon Smith and it looked like Dundee’s chances of winning the League Flag was about to vanish into thin air.

However, earlier, in the season, Dundee been knocked out the Scottish Cup by eventual runners-up St Mirren and in the build up to the game Pat’s father, himself a Buddies supporter, gave him some advice that would prove crucial a few months later.

The advice helped Liney save the crucial penalty which eventually lead to Dundee clinching the league title.

Pat Liney cause of death

A cause of death was not given. However, considering the age he died, it’s very likely he died of natural causes.

Pat Liney age

Liney was born on 14 July 1936 and he died in August 2022, aged 86.

Pat Liney height

Pat Liney’s exact height is not known. However, he was quite tall.

Pat Liney wife

Information about his wife has not been provided.

Pat Liney children

Likewise, there is also no information about his children.

Pat Liney net worth

At the time of death, Liney had an estimated net worth of $2 million.