Former Dundee United striker Paul Sturrock has said his former club is doing Ralph Milne proud after the winger’s death last week.
Sturrock, who is now managing Yeovil Town in England’s League Two, also posted an emotional tribute to his former team-mate earlier this week.
Fans have even printed the messageon a banner and hung it on the gates outside Tannadice.
In it, Sturrock said that on his day Milne was on of the Tangerines’ best-ever players, “a genius” with”incredible pace and a tactical knowledge second to none”.
Sturrock also recalled meeting Milne for the first time, when he took a coaching sessions for Cetic Boys Under 13s and Milne told him he would soon be playing alongside him at United.
Sturrock was so impressed with the young player that he then recommended United’s scouts take a look at him.
He added that when Milne eventually made his debut, he approached Sturrock and said: “I told you we would play together” before laughing.
Sturrock, who has also managed Dundee United and a number of other clubs, told The Courier: “I think he should have been appreciated as a player more.
“Some games he was simply unplayable.”
He said that Milne was key to United’s title success in 1982/83.
“There was one game at Aberdeen when I was injured and a couple of other boys were out too,” said Sturrock.
“He played centre forward, which he didn’t play all that often, scored two goals and we won.”
Sturrock said that although Milne’s problems with alcohol have been well-documented, his generosity is often overlook.
He recalled how Milne once asked him for money after giving away his own wages to members of the youth team.
He said: “At the end of the day he came through the ranks and realised what it was like for the kids.
“It’s fantastic what United are doing for him. They are really doing him proud.”