Heartfelt tributes for ex-Rangers star Roger
School in mourning
Tributes have been paid this week to former Motherwell manager and Coltness High teacher Roger Hynd.
The ex-Rangers player tragically lost his long battle with cancer on Saturday, aged 75 years.
Mr Hynd, the nephew of legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly enjoyed a European final in his playing days at Ibrox as well as top flight football in England with Birmingham City.
Mr Hynd spent a year in the Fir Park hot seat between 1977 and 1978 and a statement from Motherwell praised the former manager.
It read: “Motherwell FC is saddened to learn of the passing of former manager Roger Hynd, aged 75. He arrived at Fir Park in 1977 and the traditional new manager “bounce” was certainly visible.
“Everyone at Motherwell FC would like to express our sincere condolences to Roger’s wife Jane, along with the entire Hynd family at this very sad time.”
Birmingham City also posted an online tribute, adding: “Despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer a few years ago, Roger maintained a positive and cheery outlook and was a popular attendee at get-togethers of the Former Players’ Association.
“Roger was inducted into Blues’ Hall of Fame in March 2012 and the club would like to send its sincerest condolences to his family and friends.”
After his time in football, Mr Hynd took to teaching and was a popular figure at Coltness High.
Head teacher John McGilp said: “Roger was very well thought of within the school community and he was an inspirational man to many students.
“We’ve had a number of people go on to be successful in sport and it’s down to people like Roger.
“He’ll be sorely missed by his friends, family and former colleagues.”