Eddie Colquhoun, a legendary member of SHEFFIELD UNITED, has died at age 78.
The former defender, who is regarded as one of the best captains the Blades have ever had, has received tributes.
When Colquhoun joined Sheffield United in 1968, he was promoted to captain right away.
Additionally, his aggressive tackling and no-nonsense defending style quickly made him a Bramall Lane fan favourite.
The Scot continued to play for the Blades, making 416 appearances, before leaving in 1978 to join the Detroit Express.
In 1971, Colquhoun led Sheffield United to promotion to the First Division, and his name was made popular by fans in a song.
The lyrics to the song are: “We ain’t got a barrel of money, But we’ve got Woodward and Currie, And with Eddie Colquhoun, Promotion is soon, United.”
The centre-back also won 11 caps for Scotland between 1968-73 and also played for Bury, West Brom and the Washington Diplomats.
Tributes have poured in for Colquhoun who will be fondly remembered as one of Sheffield United’s greatest captains.
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The club honoured him, writing in a statement: “Eddie was a true gentleman. He loved his career and adored his Blades, and it was no surprise that after his American adventures, he returned to the area and stayed, working in a number of roles until his retirement.
“He was carved out of Scottish granite both on the outside and on the field of play with the heart of the lion displayed on his country’s coat of arms, but his warmth on the inside and generosity to friends and fellow Blades was and is legendary.
“The club will miss him hugely, and his loss leaves another colossal hole in our family and, of course in his own, and our love and thoughts go to Fiona, Heather and all of them at this saddest of times.”
One fan wrote: “Very sad news. Only Tony Currie left from the Barrel of Money song.”
Another added: “Too young to see him play but is obviously one of the Blades legends. RIP Eddie.”
A third said: “To have fans sing your name all these years later is some achievement. Rest in peace Eddie.”
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Another remarked: “RIP to an icon of my childhood. Legend is overused, but not in this case. Lives on in song, and ‘Barrel of Money’ will be roared out with more passion than ever on Tuesday.”
