<p>Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness, his family announced on Thursday.</p>.<p>Docherty, who was known as "The Doc", spent nine years as a player with Preston, and won 25 caps for Scotland.</p>.<p>He went on to manage multiple clubs -- including Chelsea, Aston Villa and Derby -- and had a stint in charge of Scotland.</p>.<p>But he was best known for his five-year spell at Old Trafford, overseeing an FA Cup final win over Bob Paisley's Liverpool in 1977.</p>.<p>Docherty died at home in north-west England on Thursday.</p>.<p>"Tommy passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home," a family spokesman told Britain's Press Association.</p>.<p>"He was a much-loved husband, father and papa and will be terribly missed.</p>.<p>"We ask that our privacy be respected at this time. There will be no further comment."</p>
<p>Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness, his family announced on Thursday.</p>.<p>Docherty, who was known as "The Doc", spent nine years as a player with Preston, and won 25 caps for Scotland.</p>.<p>He went on to manage multiple clubs -- including Chelsea, Aston Villa and Derby -- and had a stint in charge of Scotland.</p>.<p>But he was best known for his five-year spell at Old Trafford, overseeing an FA Cup final win over Bob Paisley's Liverpool in 1977.</p>.<p>Docherty died at home in north-west England on Thursday.</p>.<p>"Tommy passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home," a family spokesman told Britain's Press Association.</p>.<p>"He was a much-loved husband, father and papa and will be terribly missed.</p>.<p>"We ask that our privacy be respected at this time. There will be no further comment."</p>