MAN UTD, Everton and a host of English Premier League clubs led the tributes after the death of respected Scottish football journalist Patrick Barclay at the age of 77. Massive football names such as Alan Shearer and Robbie Fowler also paid tribute to Barclay, who grew up in Dundee and started his career in journalism at the Dundee Evening Telegraph. He stayed a Dundee fan all his days but was best known for his work south of the border where he worked for the Independent, the Guardian/Observer, the Times and the Telegraph.
![[Wayne Rooney receiving an award from Patrick Barclay at the Football Writers' Association Gala Dinner.]](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/football-writers-association-chairman-patrick-971952880.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He also wrote biographies on Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson and for many he will be best known for his contributions to the Sunday Supplement newspaper review show on Sky Sports. The Football Writers' Association south of the border wrote: "It is with the greatest sadness that we must announce the death of our dear Patrick Barclay. "A celebration of Patrick’s life will be held at a later date. Meanwhile, we hope that the family’s wish for privacy is respected.".
![[Patrick Barclay presenting a trophy to Gordon Banks at a Pelé exhibition.]](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/chairman-fwa-patrick-barclay-presents-971952866.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Shearer wrote: “Ah no. Such sad news. RIP Paddy.”. Fowler shared his condolences with a broken heart emoji: “A great man...RIP Patrick.”. Man Utd wrote on social media: "Paddy will always be held in great esteem by everyone at Manchester United and we send our sympathies to his loved ones at this time.". Fulham Football Club added: “We're so sorry to hear this sad news about Paddy. "Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family and all who knew him.”.
