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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

Former Liverpool defender Max Thompson has died aged 66

Former Liverpool defender Max Thompson - who was the Reds' youngest-ever player for 36 years - has died aged 66.

Legendary manager Bill Shankly handed the youngster his debut against Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the 1973-74 season at the age of 17 years and 129 days, in the iconic Scots last campaign in charge.

In a tribute, the club said: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Max Thompson.

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