Denis Law recalls how close Rangers legend Jim Baxter was to joining Manchester United
Jim Baxter was hugged by fans after Scotland s 3-2 win at Wembley in 1967.
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He was a player with more tricks than Paul Daniels and the ability to leave opponents feeling as if they were chasing shadows.
And wherever he travelled, from Halbeath Juveniles to Crossgates Primrose and Raith Rovers, as the prelude to a glittering career with Rangers and Scotland, Jim Baxter was a larger-than-life extrovert with a shimmy, feint and joie de vivre who was revered by football aficionados across the world.
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Debbie McGee has paid tribute to her “wonderful” husband Paul Daniels on the fifth anniversary of his death.
The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, 62, shared a picture of them sat together against the backdrop of a lake with her more than 43,000 Twitter followers.
She wrote: “Five years ago today I lost this wonderful man. Gosh how I miss the joy he gave me. A day didn’t go by without laughter.
Five years ago today I lost this wonderful man. Gosh how I miss the joy he gave me. A day didnât go by without laughter.
Huge love to his Sons & Grandchildren â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/GAAQ7lz6m5 Debbie McGee (@thedebbiemcgee) March 17, 2021