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Robson pays tribute to 'dear friend' McQueen

McQueen, 70, passed away on Thursday and will always be remembered in the hearts of United staff and fans alike for his contribution at the club between 1978 and 1985, plus following his retirement as a pundit on MUTV.

Former Reds captain Robson arrived at Old Trafford three years after McQueen, in 1981, and the pair won both the 1983 FA Cup and Charity Shield together.

Following the sad news of the former Scotland international's passing, Robson was quick to pay tribute to a man he described as 'a brilliant person with a huge heart'.

Obituary: Gordon McQueen

"Gordon was one of the best centre-backs I had the privilege of playing with," said Robson.