TRIBUTES are pouring in after former Partick Thistle, Hamilton Accies and Falkirk manager John Lambie died today aged 77.
The Jags legend became one of Scottish football's biggest characters during his 20-year managerial career.
He led the Firhill outfit through three promotions and was later inducted in their hall of fame.
Read more: In pictures: The colourful career of John Lambie
While at Accies, he won the First Division twice and masterminded a memorable Scottish Cup win over Graeme Souness' Rangers team.
Lambie's former clubs and players were among those to pay tribute to him on Tuesday.
The club are deeply saddened to learn of the death this morning of former Manager John Lambie. John came to us in 1983, became manager in Jan 84, left for Partick in Nov 88, returning to us a year later for another 7 month spell.
— Hamilton Accies FC (@acciesfc) April 10, 2018
Quite how John Lambie would have coped in these days of transfer Windows is another matter! Players were always coming and going and his most used quote to chairmen was “I still need a couple of players”. An incredible man.
— Hamilton Accies FC (@acciesfc) April 10, 2018
All at Partick Thistle are devastated to learn that former manager, hall of fame inductee and Thistle legend, John Lambie has today passed away. https://t.co/cF5ogoBZBq pic.twitter.com/RrLBIUftko
— Partick Thistle FC (@ThistleTweet) April 10, 2018
All at Falkirk FC are sad to hear of the passing of former manager John Lambie. Our thoughts are with John's family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/5MRSqRs9Mr
— Falkirk FC (@falkirkbairns) April 10, 2018
The club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player & coach, John Lambie, who has died today at the age of 77. John played for the club from 1969 - 1973, making 153 apps & scoring 5 goals. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. https://t.co/umvR5yeCqO pic.twitter.com/CFwnQa0L1Q
— St. Johnstone FC (@St_Johnstone_FC) April 10, 2018
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of former Hibernian coach John Lambie, who passed away today. pic.twitter.com/OdmMgTAUp9
— Hibernian FC (@HibsOfficial) April 10, 2018
Saddened and gutted that John Lambie has passed away. A boss and a friend. An advisor and a legend. He made my footballing years with @ThistleTweet happy ones. He was always there when I needed him. Mr Partick Thistle has left us all with happy memories. RIP gaffer #yellowandred
— David Elliot (@davidelliot13) April 10, 2018
Devastated at the news of John Lambie (gaffer) passing away. A man who put his trust in me and gave me a platform to kick start my career @ThistleTweet. Unorthodox in many ways but knew how to get the best out of his players and looked after them. RIP gaffer sleep well❤️💛🖤
— Stephen Craigan (@stephencraigan) April 10, 2018
A legend. Thank you for so many great memories. RIP John Lambie. https://t.co/931s3Y5AFX
— Michael Matheson MSP (@MathesonMichael) April 10, 2018
With one of the characters and legends of the Scottish game in recent years, who gave Accies fans an incredible memory from 1987. RIP John Lambie pic.twitter.com/FEKLJW2pQe
— Scott Struthers (@scottsas) April 10, 2018
Sorry to hear of the passing of @ThistleTweet and @acciesfc legend John Lambie. There will be many an anecdote being told across football about this unique character. He put a smile on many a face. Thoughts with his family and friends. RIP John
— PFA Scotland (@PFAScotland) April 10, 2018
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