Liverpool and Scotland great Ian St John dies aged 82 following illness

Former Liverpool and Scotland striker Ian St John has died at the age of 82.

St John made 425 appearances for the Reds and scored 118 goals as a key member of Bill Shankly’s famous side of the 1960s.

The Merseyside club said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of a true Anfield legend, Ian St John.

“The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ian’s family and friends at this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace, Ian St John 1938-2021.”

ITV Sport, where St John co-hosted the ever popular show 'Saint and Greavsie' said: "At ITV we are deeply saddened at the news of Ian's passing. 

"Ian was a top class presenter for ITV whose long-running Saturday lunchtime football show, Saint and Greavsie, which he hosted with his great friend Jimmy Greaves, was original, funny and a viewing fixture for a whole generation of football fans who will share our fond memories of Ian."

St John won two first division titles under Shankly and scored the winning goal in the 1965 FA Cup final.

He also represented Scotland 21 times, scoring nine goals.

After retiring in 1973, St John went on to manage his hometown club Motherwell and also Portsmouth.