Craig Brown was Scotland’s manager for eight years (Getty)
Former Scotland manager Craig Brown has died aged 82.
A statement from Brown’s family reads: ‘Craig died peacefully today after a short illness in University Hospital, Ayr, surrounded by close family members.
‘he family wish to express their deep appreciation of the outstanding care and attention provided by hospital staff and the countless messages of support and sympathy from friends and colleagues.
‘At this particularly sad time the family now requests that their privacy is respected during the grieving process.’
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Brown died after a short illness.