Former Liverpool star Peter Cormack has died at the age of 78.
Cormack played for the Reds between 1972 and 1976, winning two first division titles, the Uefa Cup and the FA Cup, also part of the side that won two Charity Shields in that period.
Signed by legendary manager Bill Shanky, he was a key figure in the Liverpool team that dominated English football in the 70s.
A statement from the club said: ‘Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former midfielder Peter Cormack, aged 78.
‘The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Peter’s family and friends at this very sad and difficult time.’
After 182 appearances for Hibernian, Cormack made the move south to join Nottingham Forest in 1970.
Two years later, he joined Liverpool with Shankly believing he was the ‘final piece of the jigsaw’ as he set about building a side to dominate English football.
He scored 10 times in his first season at Anfield, helping the club lift the First Division title and the Uefa Cup, beating Borussia Monchengladbach in the final. It was the first of many pieces of European silverware that would arrive on Merseyside in the coming years.
The FA Cup followed in his second campaign at the club, starting in midfield as Liverpool thumped Newcastle United at Wembley.
In his fourth season at the club, Liverpool secured another league and Uefa Cup double but a long-term knee problem had begun to take its toll.
His Liverpool career was cut short by that injury, leaving the club in November 1976 with 178 appearances and 26 goals to his name.
Cormack joined Bristol City that year before returning to Hibernian. Following the news of his passing, the Scottish side tweeted: Everyone at Hibernian FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former Hibee Peter Cormack at the age of 78. Rest in peace, Peter.’
After hanging up his boots, Cormack moved into management with spells in charge of Partick Thistle, Cyrpiot side Anorthosis FC, Cowdenbeath and Greenock Morton, having also had a spell in charge of the Botswana national team.