Former Hibs and Liverpool legend Peter Cormack has sadly died at the age of 78

Former Hibs and Liverpool legend Peter Cormack has sadly died at the age of 78. 

The Scotland international who won nine caps for Scotland, previously revealed he was battling dementia. 

The Edinburgh-born midfielder earned the first of his nine international caps in a 1-1 draw against World Champions Brazil when he was 20 years old in 1966 and was included in the Scotland 1974 World Cup squad.

He joined Hibs in 1962, and played 182 times scoring 75 goals before moving to Nottingham Forest for a reported £80,000. 

He then joined Liverpool and at Anfield won two league titles, the UEFA Cup and FA Cup during four years between 1972 and 1976 working under manager Bill Shankly who once described him as one of the club’s best ever signings. 

He then moved to Bristol City before returning to Hibs before going on to manage  Gala Fairydean, Partick Thistle, Cowdenbeath and Greenock Morton with a short spell as an international manager for Botswana. 

He also enjoyed a spell as number 2 under Alex Miller at Easter Road. 

In a statement released on social media on Friday, Hibernian said: “Everyone at Hibernian FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former Hibee Peter Cormack at the age of 78. Rest in peace, Peter.” 

A statement from Liverpool said: “Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former midfielder Peter Cormack, aged 78. 

“The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Peter’s family and friends at this very sad and difficult time.”