Tributes as former Scotland manager Brown dies at 82

1. 'Astonishing achievements'

   Motherwell, the club Brown managed during 2009 and 2010, have said their former boss was "an icon and influential figure of Scottish football".

   They cite the incredible 6-6 draw with Hibernian, in which Motherwell fought back from 6-2 down in spectacular fashion, European tussles with Icelandic, Danish and Norwegian opposition, and a fighting 3-3 draw at Ibrox on the final day of the season as memorable moments from Brown's stint in charge.

   "He will forever be remembered for his astonishing achievements within the game and likeable character on and off the pitch," the club statement added.

   

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2. First minister pays tribute to 'towering figure of the Scottish game'

   

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   First Minister Humza Yousaf pays warm tribute to Craig BrownImage caption: First Minister Humza Yousaf pays warm tribute to Craig Brown

   Scotland’s first minister has joined those paying warm tributes to Craig Brown on social media

   Humza Yousaf says in a tweet the former Scotland manager was: "A towering figure of the Scottish game, Craig Brown & the Scotland team he managed gave us many good memories over the years.

   "You would be hard pressed to find a man who loved Scotland as passionately as he did.

   "My thoughts with his family & friends at this sad time."

3. 'The gregarious charmer'

   "The affable & gregarious charmer who never got due appreciation," writes BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English.

   Read the obituary in full here.

4. Craig Brown dies aged 82

   

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   Tributes are being paid to Craig Brown, Scotland's longest-serving manager, who has died aged 82.

   Brown was the last man to lead Scotland to a World Cup finals in 1998, part of a record-breaking stint with the national team spanning eight years from 1993 to 2001.

   After this very sad news, on these pages we'll be collating some of the memories and homages of those who knew one of Scottish football's most respected figures.