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Former United striker Alex Dawson passes away

The Scotsman made 93 appearances for the Reds between 1957 and 1961, scoring 54 goals, including a famous hat-trick in the 1958 FA Cup semi-final, against Fulham at Highbury. It remains the last hat-trick scored in an FA Cup semi-final.

Originally in the United youth ranks under Sir Matt Busby, the Aberdeen-born striker was part of the exciting side that won the FA Youth Cup in 1956, and played alongside the likes of Wilf McGuinness, Sir Bobby Charlton, Mark Pearson and Kenny Morgans.

Alex Dawson (top row, second from left) scored a hat-trick against Fulham to help United reach the 1958 FA Cup final.