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Paul Thomson

Rangers and Motherwell fans pay their respects to Tom Forsyth on final journey

Rangers and Motherwell fans lined the streets of Stonehouse this morning to pay their respects to club legend Tom Forsyth as he made his final journey.

The uncompromising defender, nicknamed Jaws, passed away last Friday at the age of 71.

His funeral cortege passed through his hometown of Stonehouse at 10:30am as the former Scotland international's coffin made its way to South Lanarkshire Crematorium.

A tribute from Motherwell FC at the funeral procession (SNS Group)

And fans applauded as the procession made its way along the high street.

Forsyth was signed by Motherwell boss Bobby Hewitt in 1967 and was at Fir Park for five years before moving to Rangers in 1972.

Crowds gather for the funeral procession of Rangers and Motherwell legend Tom Forsyth (SNS Group)

During his 10-year spell at Ibrox Tom won three league titles, four Scottish Cups and two League Cups under iconic managers Jock Wallace and John Greig.

Rangers legend Tam Forsyth has sadly passed away at the age of 71 (SNS)

Forsyth won 22 Scotland caps and would go on to become Motherwell assistant manager under Tommy McLean, and had a spell in the dug-out himself at Dunfermline in 1982.

(SNS Group)

Motherwell chief executive Alan Burrows, who paid a touching tribute to Tom, says the club intends to hold a minute's silence ahead of Saturday's derby match against Hamilton at Fir Park.

They will also mark the recent passing of 'Ancell Babes', Pat Quinn and Willie Hunter.

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