Former Aberdeen and St Mirren player Frank McDougall has died aged 65.
The ex-striker was best known for his time at Pittodrie in the 1980s where he scored 44 goals in 69 matches before his career was unfortunately cut short due to a recurring back injury.
He enjoyed an impressive 10-year career playing for Clydebank and St Mirren, as well as the Dons. In total, he scored 104 times in 207 league games.
The sad news of his passing emerged this morning. It was announced he died in hospital.
Aberdeen Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank McDougall this morning.
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) October 1, 2023
Frank was an AFC legend, as during his two seasons for the Dons, between 1984 and 1986, he scored an incredible 44 goals and won all three domestic medals. pic.twitter.com/c9TSqTdgJq
An Aberdeen statement reads: "Aberdeen Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank McDougall this morning. Frank was an AFC legend, as during his two seasons for the Dons, between 1984 and 1986, he scored an incredible 44 goals and won all three domestic medals.
"The striker was inducted into the AFC Hall of Fame last year. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at his very sad time. A full tribute to one of our greatest ever players will appear soon. RIP Frank."
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St Mirren also paid a fitting tribute. Their statement reads: "St Mirren Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former player Frank McDougall.
"Renowned as one of the best forwards in Scottish football during the 1980s, Frank joined St Mirren from Clydebank in June 1979 in a move that broke the Scottish transfer record at the time. During his five year stay at Saints, Frank scored 64 goals in 169 appearances.
St Mirren Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former player Frank McDougall.
— St Mirren FC (@saintmirrenfc) October 1, 2023
The thoughts of everyone at St Mirren are with Frank's loved ones at this sad time.
"Frank would then move on to Aberdeen in 1984 where he became a huge fans favourite - scoring 44 goals in just 69 appearances - before having to retire with an injury in 1987.
"The thoughts of everyone at St Mirren are with Frank's loved ones at this sad time."
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