The former England and Queens Park Rangers ahead Stan Bowles has died on the age of 75.
“Sad to be writing this but dad has passed away,” his daughter Tracey Bowles wrote on Facebook on Saturday.
“He was with all the family and went peacefully.”
Bowles, who was recognized with Alzheimer’s illness in 2015, started his skilled profession at Manchester City earlier than enjoying for Queens Park Rangers, Nottingham Forest and Brentford, amongst others.
The ahead performed for England 5 instances and scored his solely worldwide purpose in opposition to Wales at Ninian Park stadium in Cardiff in 1974.
He spent a lot of his membership profession at QPR, scoring 97 targets as he made 315 look for the aspect between 1972 and 1979.
The ahead was additionally a part of the QPR aspect that completed runners-up to Liverpool within the previous First Division in 1976.
The London-based membership paid tribute to Bowles as “arguably the greatest to have ever worn our famous blue and white hoops”.
The membership’s assertion reads: “It is with a heavy heart we have learned that QPR legend Stan Bowles has passed away. A footballing icon… All our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.”
Regarded as one among England’s high abilities in addition to a maverick, Bowles moved to Nottingham Forest beneath Brian Clough in 1979, however only a 12 months later joined Leyton Orient within the Second Division.
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Bowles wound down his enjoying profession again in west London with Brentford and retired in 1984.
Upon being recognized with Alzheimer’s, Bowles moved again to Manchester to be cared for by his eldest daughter, Andria.
In 2017, QPR hosted a profit match in Bowles’ honour, enjoying in opposition to Bournemouth to assist increase funds for his persevering with care.
Source: information.sky.com”