Craig Brown, former Scotland football manager, dies aged 82

Much-loved coach led Scotland at Euro '96 and 1998 World Cup

RIP: Craig Brown, the former Scotland manager, who has died at the age of 82, Aberdeen have confirmed. Picture: Ben Curtis/PA Wire.

Craig Brown, the much-loved former Scotland manager who led the national team to Euro '96 and the 1998 World Cup, has died at the age of 82.

“Craig died peacefully today after a short illness in University Hospital, Ayr, surrounded by close family members,” said a statement from Brown’s family.