City legend Gerry Gow dies aged 64

Published 10th Oct 2016

Manchester City legend, Gerry Gow, has died of lung cancer at the age of 64.

Scottish born Gow, who made 36 appearances for the Blues between 1981 and 1982, including both games of the famous FA Cup final against Spurs, had been battling the disease for six months.

Debuting in 1970, Gow helped Bristol City win promotion to the old First Division in 1976, later scoring twice in Manchester City's run to the famous FA Cup final of 1981 and went on to play for Rotherham and Burnley.

In a statement on the club website City noted:

"Everyone at Manchester City FC is saddened to learn of the passing of Gerry Gow at the age of 64 following his brave battle with illness."