Former Rangers and Scotland hero Ally McCoist has paid an emotional tribute to former team-mate and close friend Andy Goram after his passing at the weekend.
Goram, 58, was given the news just over two months ago that he had terminal cancer, and passed away at St Andrew's Hospice in Airdrie on Saturday.
McCoist, from East Kilbride, says the news was heartbreaking, but he and others can take courage from how brave Goram was in his battle.
He told talkSPORT: "Andy got the news 10 weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with incurable cancer, he was given six months. The speed of it has been absolutely frightening.
"However, having gone to see him on a regular basis, first of all at the hospital in Wishaw, East Kilbride, eventually the hospice in Airdrie... first of all, I would like to thank everybody who looked after Andy.
"These girls and guys in these places are absolutely remarkable, the job they do. I was there on Saturday morning with John 'Bomber' Brown; the two of us were at his side when he passed, with his son Danny, and his ex wife Miriam, it was absolutely tragic.
"However, we are all taking great courage from the fact his bravery was absolutely incredible."
McCoist added: "I kept coming back saying to the boys when I was on the phone to them, whoever it may be, I thought The Goalie was actually in a state of shock with the news, which would be understandable, but he actually wasn't in a state of shock.
"It was a remarkable bravery like I've never seen in my life before.
"He never changed. The whole thing never changed. So it wasn't shock, it was just a bravery.
"He succumbed to this horrendous illness, and we are all in absolutely no doubt that he is free from pain, and in a far better place.
"He was a pal, he was the best goalie I've ever played with. He was absolutely unbelievable as a goalkeeper, and I would have to tell you he was one hell of a man.
"He had a bit of everything in his make up, and it is a sad, sad loss, and tragically taken away far too soon. 58 is not an age at all, we will all miss him desperately."
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