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Manchester United have announced the death of their former midfielder Jimmy Nicholson at the age of 82.
The Northern Irish midfielder began his career at Man United and made 68 appearances in the first team between 1960 and 1963, scoring 16 times.
Nicholson went on to join Huddersfield Town, where he had a nine-year spell at the club.
He made 310 appearances and scored 29 goals for the Terriers, as well as captaining the side to the 1969/70 second division title.
The midfielder is also the club's record international appearance holder, having won 31 of his 41 Northern Ireland caps while at Huddersfield.
'Remembering our former player Jimmy Nicholson, who has died at the age of 82,' a Manchester United statement read.
Former Man United midfielder Jimmy Nicholson has died at the age of 82
Nicholson made 68 appearances in the first team between 1960 and 1963, scoring 16 times
The midfielder spent them majority of his career at Huddersfield and captained the club to the second division title
'We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends.'
Huddersfield paid tribute, writing: 'All at Huddersfield Town are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Nicholson.
'Jimmy represented the Club between 1964-1973 after signing from Manchester United, and was part of our 1969/70 Second Division winning side.
'Our collective thoughts are with Jimmy’s family and loved ones at this time. Once a Terrier, always a Terrier.'
Northern Ireland's FA added in a tribute, 'The Irish Football Association is saddened to hear of the passing of former international Jimmy Nicholson.
'Nicholson, who was born in Belfast in February 1943 and passed away earlier today, played 41 times for his country, scoring six goals.
'He made his full international debut in a 5-2 defeat to Scotland at Hampden Park in November 1960 aged just 17 years and 256 days, making him the ninth youngest player ever to play for Northern Ireland.
'His final international cap, at the age of 28, came in October 1971 in Belfast when he scored against Russia in a European Championship qualifier. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
'He was capped at B international level on two occasions, his first appearance coming when he was only 16. He also won four caps for the Northern Ireland Under-23 side.
'Nicholson would have undoubtedly won more caps for his country had he not been plagued with a back injury throughout his career.
The Irish FA issued a tribute to Nicholson, who made 41 appearances for Northern Ireland
'The Association sends its sincere condolences to Jimmy’s family circle at this sad time.'
After leaving Huddersfield in 1973, Nicholson helped Bury earn promotion from the fourth division.
He retired from league football in 1976 but played at non-league level with Mossley and Stalybridge Celtic.
After his retirement from football he stayed in Manchester and worked as a leisure centre manager in the city.
