Brazilian Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Motherwell FC is today devastated to learn of the passing of club legend, our 'Greatest Ever Player', Andy Paton aged 91... Andy was the only surviving member of the 1952 Scottish Cup winning side and was the oldest living Scottish International... Paton signed for the club in '42 and spent 16 years at Fir Park before leaving in '58. He was the first 'Well captain to ever lift a trophy. When 'Well beat a rampaging Hibs side at Hampden to lift the League Cup in 1950. He was voted the clubs' Greatest Ever Player in 2006. No funeral arrangements are known at this time. The thoughts of everyone at Motherwell FC are with Andy's family at this sad time. #RIPAndy The last of the '52 Legends, making it to '91 is a decent life for his generation, but still sad sad news RIP Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 RIP indeed. Well played, Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfcdez Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 True Legend , R.I.P . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunnyMFC Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Sad news indeed. My thoughts are with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 just before the 2005 cis cup final I was shopping in a supermarket in a well top the old guy who was served me told me he was a friend of Andy Paton and spoke to him regularly, we chatted about the pending cup final and Motherwell he told me Andy had always followed the well and was very proud of his achievements and time with the club. RIP Andy, a true Well legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 RIP Andy, a true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 RIP Andy. Motherwell FC's greatest ever player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Sad news. One of my Dad's favourites - RIP Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 RIP Andy, condolences to his family. He was a gentleman to the last and a friend to the Fife & Tayside Branch who will miss him. A true steelman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 My grand-dad always spoke very highly of him, R.I.P. Too early to say probably but I hope that the club erect a permanent memorial for him at Fir Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browni Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 RIP Andy Paton. A true gentleman and legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sleep well Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigeeze Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Rest in Peace sir. A Legend in the true sense of the word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Grew Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Really sad news. Was my dad's favourite player and always spoke about him in reverential terms. Thoughts and prayers are with Andy's family. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 An absolute gentleman in every sense. Condolences to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 My grand-dad always spoke very highly of him, R.I.P. Too early to say probably but I hope that the club erect a permanent memorial for him at Fir Park. may be the East stand could become the Andy Paton Stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 may be the East stand could become the Andy Paton Stand? Would it be a fitting tribute though.i sit in it but it's probably the worst part of our ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Our club has been fortunate to have many great players in it's long and proud history. Andy Paton undoubtedly ranks up there with the finest. My late father told me often of how current players could not lace the boots of the likes of Paton and Aitken from the great 'well sides he had seen in his youth. Who am I to argue. RIP and sincere condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.