Ex-Anfield captain Steven Gerrard has called Ian St John, who has died at the age of 82, a 'Liverpool icon'.
St John was a key player in the great Liverpool team assembled in the 1960s by Bill Shankly which rose from the second division to win two English league titles and an FA Cup in 1965, in which he scored the winning goal in the final against Leeds United.
His death has been mourned throughout football and is especially sad for those with connections to Liverpool, for whom St John was pivotal in turning the club into the "bastion of British football" Shankly wanted it to be.
Gerrard was told the news during his Tuesday media conference as Rangers manager, and said: "He's an iconic figure at Liverpool Football Club. He's someone I'd met on numerous occasions and he's a fantastic guy.
"He was really insightful in terms of his career at Liverpool and his knowledge and expertise, and he always wanted to pass that on.
"I'm really devastated to hear the news, and I'm shocked. I'd like to send my condolences to his family. He's someone I've got incredible respect for."
Former Reds striker Ian Rush added his tribute on Twitter, writing: "RIP Ian St John. Sleep well legend!! Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time."
Liverpool's current left-back Andy Robertson described his fellow Scot, who won 21 caps for his country, as: "A man of warmth, humour, knowledge, wisdom and joy.
"Scotland and Liverpool has lost a true giant. My love goes to his family. Rest in peace Ian St John."
Source: m.allfootballapp.com