Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence has died at the age of 77.
Lawrence was nicknamed ‘The Flying Pig’ due to his ability to make acrobatic saves despite a heavy build and was a key figure in Bill Shankly’s first Reds side of the 1960s.
The Scotland international originally joined the ranks at Anfield in 1957 as an apprentice before making his debut during Shankly’s early tenure in 1962.
He went on to make a further 389 appearances for Liverpool, helping the club lift two league titles and, in 1965, end their search for a long-awaited first FA Cup.
Lawrence went on to link up with former teammate Ron Yeats at Tranmere Rovers between 1971 and 1974 before playing for non-league side Chorley.
Reds icon Ray Clemence paid tribute on Twitter to the man he succeeded as Anfield no.1.
He wrote: “Sad to hear of the passing of LFC legend Tommy Lawrence.
“A gentleman who I had the privilege of training with. I learnt so much about being a sweeper keeper from him.
“My thoughts are with his family. RIP Tommy.”
Liverpool are expected to remember Lawrence before Sunday’s game with Manchester City.