The Pogues announce death of drummer Andrew Ranken with ‘deep sadness’

Nicknamed 'The Clobberer' Ranken also played on some of their most critically acclaimed albums

The Pogues performing with Andrew Ranken (Joel Ryan/PA)

Celtic punk-folk group The Pogues have announced the death of their drummer Andrew Ranken, aged 72, with “deep sadness”.

Ranken joined the London-formed group in 1983 and played on some of the group’s best known songs such as Fairytale Of New York, Dirty Old Town and their rendition of The Irish Rover, which featured The Dubliners.