Leeds United’s all-time leading goalscorer Peter Lorimer has died aged 74, his former club has said.

Midfielder Lorimer made 705 appearances and scored 238 goals over two spells with the club, winning every domestic honour, and also represented Scotland 21 times.

At the age of 15 years and 289 days he made his debut against Southampton in 1962 and remains the youngest ever player to play for Leeds.

It is with great sadness, #LUFC has learned of the passing of club legend Peter Lorimer this morning at the age of 74 following a long-term illness

Lorimer had been suffering from a long-term illness, the club said.

His death follows those of his fellow teammates from the famous Leeds side of the 1970s, Jack Charlton, Trevor Cherry and Norman Hunter, last year.

“Hotshot Lorimer” helped Leeds claim seven trophies, including two league titles and the FA Cup, during his first spell at Elland Road between 1962 and 1979.

Current Leeds captain Liam Cooper tweeted: “Fly High Peter. A legend that we all aspire to be like. Sending all our love to Peter’s family”

Fly High Peter. A legend that we all aspire to be like. Sending all our love to Peters family 😢🤍 https://t.co/Obvv7C1Z2v

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