Ex-Spurs and Derby footballer Dave Mackay dies aged 80

Dave Mackay, a former Tottenham Hostpur, Derby County, Hearts and Scotland footballer, has died aged 80.

Spurs confirmed the news in an official statement on their website, saying that the ex-midfielder passed away at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham on Monday.

Mackay won the double with Tottenham during an illustrious playing career, and later won the league with Derby as a manager.

He also represented Scotland 22 times, and was described by George Best as: “The hardest man I have ever played against – and certainly the bravest.”