Stoke City legend Dobing dies aged 87

Stoke City legend Peter Dobing, who captained the club to League Cup glory in 1972, has died aged 87.

Peter Dobing, Stoke City's captain when they won the League Cup in 1972, has died at the age of 87. The Manchester-born forward made 377 appearances and scored 95 goals for the Potters after joining from Manchester City in 1963 for a then club record £37,500.

Dobing scored three goals in the 1971-72 League Cup run, including a crucial semi-final second replay goal against West Ham United. He captained Stoke to victory at Wembley, where Terry Conroy and George Eastham scored in a win over Chelsea. It was his second appearance in an FA Cup final, having played for Blackburn Rovers in 1960 when they lost 3-0 to Wolves.

Before joining Stoke, Dobing had been Manchester City's top scorer with 22 goals. He broke his leg in January 1965 and was moved into midfield, where he played during Stoke's 1972 triumph. A second leg fracture ended his playing career, and he later worked as a potter in the Potteries.