Tributes to one of Scotland's 'Wembley Wizards' and Chelsea legend after death aged 85

Tributes have been paid to one of Scotland’s ‘Wembley Wizards’ who has died aged 85.

Eddie McCreadie made over 330 appearances for Chelsea and was capped by Scotland 23 times.

Born in Glasgow in 1940, McCreadie started his career at East Stirlingshire before making the move to the London giants. He also managed the club in 1975.

The Wembley Wizards is the nickname for the team that defeated England 3-2 in 1967, a year after the hosts had lifted the World Cup.

A post on Scotland National Team’s official page read: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Eddie McCreadie following his passing.

“Capped 23 times for the National Team, McCreadie was part of the ‘Wembley Wizards’ team that beat England 3-2 in 1967.”

Chelsea FC said in a statement: ” We are today mourning the loss of one of the great figures in our history, a tough but innovative full-back, the scorer of a supreme cup final goal, and – for a fleeting but memorable spell – a touchline leader.

“Eddie McCreadie, who passed away yesterday at the age of 85, was one of the small but illustrious group who both played for and managed Chelsea, and he enjoyed notable success in each of those roles.”

They added: “All at Chelsea Football Club send our deepest condolences to Eddie’s wife Linda and his other family and his friends.”