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Ex-Manchester United and Scotland striker David Herd dies, aged 82

Manchester United striker David Herd, October 1961. (Photo by Terry Disney/Central Press/Getty Images)
Image: Manchester United striker David Herd in October 1961

Former Manchester United and Scotland striker David Herd has died at the age of 82.

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.

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He also helped United win the Division One 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.

25th May 1963:  Leicester City goalkeeper Gordon Banks lies flat on the ground as he watches David Herd (left) score Manchester United's second goal, durin
Image: Herd (second left) scores in the 3-1 win over Leicester in the 1963 FA Cup final

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.

25th May 1963:  Members of the Manchester United football team celebrating after beating Leicester City in the FA Cup final, including (from left) Bobby Ch
Image: Manchester United, including Herd (far right) celebrate winning the FA Cup

"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."

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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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