Frank McGarvey

Celtic have said they are 'extremely saddened' by McGarvey's death, after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year.

After returning to the Buddies, he went on to become player-manager of Queen of the South before finishing his senior career at Clyde, where he won a Second Division title. McGarvey, who also played for Queen of the South and Clyde and won seven caps for Scotland, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Frank’s family at this extremely sad time.”

The family of the former Parkhead, St Mirren and Scotland striker have revealed the tragic news.

Celtic paid tribute to McGarvey in a statement reading: "Everyone at Celtic is extremely saddened to hear of the death of former striker, Frank McGarvey, who passed away earlier this morning at the age of 66. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Frank’s family at this extremely sad time. Frank will forever be remembered at St Mirren and our deepest condolences are with Frank's loved ones at this very sad time." [Clyde](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/clyde-fc) and Queen of the South, netted a century of goals for the Parkhead side while enjoying to spells at the Buddies. At the time he spoke about his battle with pancreatic cancer and the warm reception from Celtic fans who sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' in memory of the two-time title winner. He tweeted: "Our much loved Dad sadly passed away this morning with his family by his side.

CELTIC icon Frank McGarvey has passed away aged 66.The former striker was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last October.A few days later he walked out.

🙏" Former Celtic player John Hartson said: "Rest In Peace Frank Mcgarvey.. "The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Frank’s family and friends at this difficult time."

Frank McGarvey arrived at Love Street in December 1974 and became a regular during 1975-76. The striker's first competitive goal came in a League Cup win over ...

Frank was the star as the title was clinched at Dens Park on the 19th April, claiming his first senior hat-trick in a 4-0 rout of Dundee. He ended the season with 12 goals, including a double in our UEFA Cup victory over Slavia Prague. His final season at the club saw him concentrate more on the managerial role, making just four appearances during 1989-90. McGarvey again scored 17 league goals with six in cup competition to remain Saints' top scorer. 1976-77 was the season that Fergie’s Furies came of age and none more so than Frank. Frank McGarvey arrived at Love Street in December 1974 and became a regular during 1975-76.

FORMER Celtic and Scotland striker Frank McGarvey has passed away at the age of 66.McGarvey, who...

"Everyone at Queen of the South was saddened to learn today of the death of our former manager Frank McGarvey at the far too young age of 66," read a statement. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Frank's family at this extremely sad time," read a Celtic statement today. thoughts are with the Mcgarvey family and close friends at this sad time. He scored 109 goals in 245 games for the Hoops over the next five years, and is one of only 30 players to have scored more than a century of goals for the club. A week after his cancer diagnosis, McGarvey appeared at Celtic Park in October ahead of the game against Hibs to thank fans for their support over the years. FORMER Celtic and Scotland striker Frank McGarvey has passed away at the age of 66.

Glasgow-born McGarvey joined St Mirren in 1975 and stayed at the Paisley club for four years before making a £270000 move to Liverpool, before returning to ...

Thanks for all the support and well wishes. Paul, Sean, Scott and Jennifer.' St Mirren added: 'St Mirren Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank McGarvey at the age of 66.

CELTIC legend Frank McGarvey has passed away at the age of 66.The Parkhead hero's family announced back in October that he had been battling cancer, a.

He was unable to make a first team breakthrough at Anfield and he moved to Celtic ten months later for the same transfer fee. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Frank's family at this extremely sad time. Celtic wrote: "Everyone at Celtic is extremely saddened to hear of the death of former striker, Frank McGarvey, who passed away this morning at the age of 66. "We are so thankful for all the support we have received over the past few months." His son Scott wrote on Twitter: "Our much loved Dad sadly passed away this morning with his family by his side. The Parkhead hero's family announced back in October that he had been battling cancer, and now his son Scott has broken the news that his dad had died with his family by his side this morning.

Former Celtic and Clyde striker Frank McGarvey has died at the age of 66 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. McGarvey - who also played for St Mirren ...

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Franks family and friends at this time. Later that month he was given a warm reception at Celtic Park when he appeared on the pitch at half-time of Celtic's 6-1 win over Hibs. RIP Frank, YNWA."

The Scottish FA, Chris Sutton, John Hartson, Tony Fitzpatrick, Charlie Miller, and Liverpool FC - as well as his former clubs Celtic and ST Mirren - all ...

The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Frank’s family at this extremely sad time. Our thoughts & condolences are with his friends and family at this incredibly sad time." The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Frank’s family and friends at this difficult time." A statement from Celtic said: "Everyone at Celtic is extremely saddened to hear of the death of former striker, Frank McGarvey, who passed away earlier this morning at the age of 66. And former Rangers and Dundee United playmaker Charlie Miller said: "Sad day to hear the passing of Frank McGarvey. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We are so thankful for all the support we have received over the past few months." Frank will forever be remembered at St Mirren and our deepest condolences are with Frank's loved ones at this very sad time." McGarvey earned seven caps for Scotland during his 18-year professional career, which saw him having two spells with St Mirren, and the SFA said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank McGarvey. McGarvey had signed for Liverpool in 1979 but struggled to break into the first team and moved to Celtic. McGarvey left the club to sign for Queen of the South as player/manager in 1990. Former players, ex-teammates, the [Scottish Football Association](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scottish-football-association) and the striker's clubs hailed the 66-year-old, who won a host of trophies in his career, after he lost his brave fight against [pancreatic cancer](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/cancer).

JOHN MCGARRY: Raised in Easterhouse in the 1960s, his ability alone may have allowed him to carve out a stellar career in the professional game.

I was 29 and wanted to spend the rest of my days at Celtic, but he sold me on, even though the cup final goal made his job a lot safer.’ In 1979, his exploits with St Mirren saw Liverpool, then the English champions, pay £300,000 for his signature. His second stint at St Mirren ensured he assumed legendary status at two rival clubs. Two years later, he was part of the Buddies side who defeated Dundee United in the Scottish Cup final under Alex Smith. JOHN McGARRY: Frank McGarvey was the most courageous of strikers whose work rate made him a fans' favourite at Celtic and St Mirren... His first goal arrived later that month at home against a Hibs side featuring George Best. The Anfield giants reluctantly agreed to cut their losses and accept £250,000. McGarvey’s decision to sign for Celtic rather than Ferguson’s Aberdeen from Liverpool in 1980 was never going to make the peace. Last year, having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the father-of-four was made guest of honour at a Celtic match and took the acclaim of the supporters at half-time. A brilliant dribbler who was brave and deceptively strong on the ball, the teenage McGarvey was one of the hottest properties in Scottish football. He was sore at the manner of the departure but typically got on with the job at hand. The connection he enjoyed with every team he played for throughout a storied journey said everything for his unstinting commitment in each of his 500-plus matches.

DAVIE HAY was Celtic's manager when he decided to sell Frank McGarvey to St Mirren in the summer of 1985. On the face of it, it appeared a strange transfer…

I duly did so and I presented him with a deal that was identical to the one that was about to expire. I had also signed Alan McInally for £100,000 from Ayr United and the bustling hitman, nicknamed Rambo by the fans, was scoring on a regular basis, too. I already had Mo Johnston, signed for £400,000 from Watford in October that season, and Brian McClair to lead the attack. I thought he was on reasonable money and I told him so. By the way, that Cup winner was to be McGarvey’s last goal for the club and I have often been asked why I transferred him to St.Mirren that summer. I put O’Leary into the middle of the defence alongside Tom McAdam and freed Aitken to get forward on the right. ‘Take your eye off this lot and they will punish you,’ was one of the last things I said to my players in the dressing room. Frank was coming out of contract that summer and I decided to offer him an extension. Tommy was far from happy about being removed from the action. I felt it was appropriate that we do something about it. Inwardly, I knew I defeat was unthinkable. Outwardly, I was as upbeat as ever.

St Mirren club legend and McGarvey's former team-mate Tony Fitzpatrick posted on social media: "Devastating news this morning! After a long tough battle my very ...

“1976-77 was the season that Fergie’s Furies came of age and none more so than Frank. “Frank arrived at Love Street in December 1974 and became a regular during 1975-76. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends at this difficult time." "He will be a great loss to us. A St Mirren club statement issued yesterday read: “St Mirren Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank McGarvey at the age of 66. May he rest in peace.