Aberdeen great and ex Dunfermline player Neale Cooper dies

The 54-year-old passed away at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being found injured in a stairwell within a block of flats in the city at the weekend.

Another of his former clubs, Aberdeen, confirmed the news on Twitter and stated they were "deeply shocked and saddened".

The club is deeply shocked and saddened to hear that our legendary midfielder and Gothenburg Great, Neale Cooper has tragically passed away. pic.twitter.com/eufY7zjUsA

— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 28, 2018

 Athletic also paid tribute on social media, and said their thoughts were with his family and friends. 

Everyone at DAFC is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former player Neale Cooper.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/outtjKGmHE

— Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) May 28, 2018

As a player, Cooper made his name with the Dons, with whom he won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1983.

After spells with Aston Villa, Rangers and Reading, he joined the Pars in 1991.

He went on to play 101 times for the club, and was part of Bert Paton's First Division championship winning squad five years later before leaving to manage Ross County.

Police Scotland said that while there are no suspicious circumstances, their enquiries are ongoing.

Do you drive a taxi? Did you pick up 2 men and 2 women shortly after 12am on Sun, 27 May, at Union St in #Aberdeen and drop them off at Ferguson Ct, Bucksburn. If so contact police on 101 as you may be able to assist with our enquiries after a 54 year old man was found injured. pic.twitter.com/8qNhA355gK

— NorthEastPolice (@NorthEPolice) May 28, 2018