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Ian Hamilton: Former Scunthorpe, West Brom & Sheff Utd midfielder dies, aged 55

Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Ian Hamilton has died at the age of 55.

Stevenage-born Hamilton, who began his career on Southampton's books, played for Cambridge United and Scunthorpe United before joining the Baggies for £150,000 in 1992.

He was the first Albion signing made by Ossie Ardiles after he took over that summer.

He played in every match that season to help the club win promotion via the Division Two play-offs, scoring the key goal in the semi-final second leg comeback win against Swansea City.

Hamilton went on to make a total of 282 appearances in all competitions over six seasons, scoring 28 times, before moving on to sign for Steve Thompson at Sheffield United for £325,000 in March 1998.