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Ron Yeats, the former Liverpool ­captain who helped to rebuild the club’s fortunes under Bill Shankly in the 1960s, has died at the age of 86.

Liverpool confirmed that Yeats, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, died on Friday evening. “We are mourning the ­passing of our legendary former ­captain Ron Yeats,” a club statement on X read. “The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ron’s family and friends.”