Former Manchester City star Gerry Gow dies from cancer

Former Bristol City and Manchester City midfielder Gerry Gow passes away

Gerry Gow, the former Bristol City and Manchester City midfielder, has died aged 64.

The Scot, who spent the first 11 years of his playing career at Ashton Gate before spells with Man City, Rotherham and Burnley, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

 

All at #mcfc are saddened to learn of the passing of Gerry Gow at the age of 64. #mcfc
https://t.co/hBNnNJdOWL — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 10, 2016

Gow leaves behind wife Joolz, son Chris, daughters Rachael and Jennifer, nine grandchildren and a great grandchild.

A Bristol City statement sent its condolences the Gow's family, while an official Manchester City statement described Gow as a "cult hero".

Son Chris said: “He fought cancer all the way, just like he did on the pitch, he never gave up on anything.

“He was a tough-tackling Scot, which everybody in the terraces loved. He was a real 110 percenter, in everything he did."

He added: “I absolutely could not have asked for a better dad.

“He has been there for all of us; we are all completely lost because he was the most loving father.

“We have never lived more than a mile away from each other as we are such a close knit family.”