Former football star Ian Redford found dead in woods

 

Mr Redford signed for Rangers in a then Scottish record fee in 1980

The former Rangers, Dundee and Dundee United player Ian Redford has been found dead in woodland near Irvine in Ayrshire, BBC Scotland understands.

Police Scotland confirmed that a body was found near Long Drive just after 11:00 on Friday.

Officers said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.

Mr Redford, who was 53, began his career with Dundee before joining Rangers in February 1980 for a then Scottish record fee of £210,000.

After six seasons with Rangers, which included four domestic cup trophies, Mr Redford moved to Dundee United, where he collected runners-up medals in the Uefa Cup and Scottish Cup in the space of a few days in 1987.

He also played for Ipswich Town from 1988 to 1991.