Ron Yeats, Former Liverpool Captain, Dies at 86

Ron Yeats, the legendary former Liverpool captain who played a pivotal role in the club's rise under Bill Shankly, has passed away at the age of 86. Yeats, who joined Liverpool from Dundee United in 1961 and was immediately made captain, was instrumental in leading the team to their first FA Cup win and multiple league titles. Known for his imposing physical presence, Shankly famously described him as a 'colossus.' Yeats made 454 appearances for Liverpool, with more than 400 as captain, a record second only to Steven Gerrard. After retiring as a player, Yeats returned to Liverpool as chief scout, a role he held until 2006. Both Dundee United and Liverpool have expressed their condolences, with Liverpool lowering flags to half mast in his honor.