'Today is a very sad day. Condolences to all Dave’s family. RIP ‘Doc’.'
Johnson made 24 appearances for The Lilywhites in the mid-80s scoring three goals. He also clocked 213 appearances and scored 78 goals in six years for Liverpool, had two spells at Everton and played eight times for England, scoring six goals.
Everton confirmed the news by saying: “Everyone at Everton Football Club is saddened to learn of the untimely passing of David ‘Doc’ Johnson at the age of 71. Our thoughts are with David’s family and friends at this time.” Johnson had a successful spell at Ipswich before moving to Liverpool in 1976 for a club record fee of £200,000. He went on to win three league titles at Anfield as well as a European Cup winners’ medal in 1981.
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