Dundee’s legendary goalkeeper Pat Liney has died at the age of 86.
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A cause of death was not given. However, considering Liney’s age it is very likely he died of natural causes related to old age.
Liney, who also had a spell at St Mirren, was part of the Dundee side that became league champions in 1962, and was also the club’s honorary president.
He made over 100 appearances for the Dens Park side between 1957 and 1963 and it was his crucial penalty save against St Mirren in the penultimate game of the 1962 season that was pivotal in securing the league title.
A statement from his former club Dundee read;
Pat Liney is not only a Dundee FC goalkeeping great but also a bona fide Dark Blue legend, a Scottish League title winner, club president, a DFC Hall of Fame inductee, a great singer and an absolute gentleman.
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Everyone at Dundee Football Club was devastated to learn of the passing of Honorary Club President and 1962 Scottish League championship winning goalkeeper Pat Liney at the age of 86.https://t.co/goF3WnuTjS
— Dundee Football Club (@DundeeFC) August 11, 2022
His former club St. Mirren also expressed their condolences, writing via Twitter;
St Mirren Football Club is saddened to hear of the passing of its ex-goalkeeper Pat Liney who passed away at the age of 86.
Rest in Peace, Buddie.
St Mirren Football Club is saddened to hear of the passing of its ex-goalkeeper Pat Liney who passed away at the age of 86.
Rest in Peace, Buddie.
— St Mirren FC (@saintmirrenfc) August 11, 2022
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