Chic McLelland who played for both Dundee and Montrose has died at the age of 63.
The left-back made a combined 192 appearances for the two teams between 1981 and 1990, before taking up a managerial position with Montrose FC for the 1990 to 1991 season.
He was also fan favourite for Aberdeen in the 1970s.
Aberdeen’s lead scout, Brian Paterson, broke the sad news over Twitter today, he said: “RIP Chic, great man and a great mentor to me. Never be forgotten.”
RIP Chic, great man and a great mentor to me. Never be forgotten pic.twitter.com/K2rB0TH9cu
— Brian Paterson (@BrianPaterson) December 26, 2020
The club also paid tribute by saying: “Everyone is saddened to hear the news about the passing of Chic McLelland.
“The left back made over 200 appearances during the 1970s for The Dons and then did a great job whilst in charge of the AFC Youth Academy.
“Our thoughts are with his family. RIP”
Everyone is saddened to hear the news about the passing of Chic McLelland. The left back made over 200 appearances during the 1970s for The Dons and then did a great job whilst in charge of the AFC Youth Academy. Our thoughts are with his family. RIP https://t.co/etmxzTffUi
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) December 26, 2020
Between 1979 and 1981 Mr McLelland played for Motherwell, making 51 appearances and scoring once before performing in front of the Dens Park faithful for Dundee in 1981 to 1983.
He saw out his playing career at Montrose before taking a managerial role at the club in the 1990-1991 season.