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Iona Young

East Lothian legend and 'gentle giant' football coach dies as tributes pour in

An East Lothian legend and stalwart football coach has died peacefully in hospital aged 75 after a long battle with dementia.

The devastated family of George Dunn Hanratty said that after tragically losing his stepson Mark in lockdown his health began to sadly deteriorate.

The dad-of-four spent his life as a keen sportsman - getting scouted for Celtic FC and Newcastle United back in the day - but after losing his dad decided to stay closer to home and spent decades coaching at Preston Atheltic Football Club. He was immensely proud of his Prestonpans heritage till the end.

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