Maurice Setters dead – Republic of Ireland coaching legend and assistant to Jack Charlton dies at the age of 83

IRISH coaching legend Maurice Setters has died at the age of 83 it's been announced.

The former Irish Under 21s boss was best known for being Jack Charlton's assistant during the glory days for The Boys in Green.

An FAI statement said: "The Football Association of Ireland are saddened to hear of the death of Maurice Setters Assistant Manager to Jack Charlton and a former Ireland Under-21 Manager.

"Maurice played a key role in the success of the Irish team in the 1980s and 1990s.

"May he Rest in Peace."

Like Charlton, the England native became a beloved figure in Irish football history as he was his right-hand man from 1986-95.

OLD TRAFFORD HERO

As a player, he clocked up over 400 appearances for seven clubs, including 194 for Manchester United between 1960-65.

The Red Devils also expressed their condolences at hearing of his death.

A club statement said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Maurice Setters.

"Maurice played 194 times for United in the 1960s, winning the FA Cup in 1963 and captaining the team on a number of occasions.

"We send our sincere condolences to those closest to him. Rest in peace, Maurice."

IRISH LEGACY

His passing follows the death of Charlton in July as Irish football now mourns the loss of another treasured figure.

The pair were on the sidelines of some of Irish football's greatest days as they oversaw the team qualifying for our first major international tournament in 1988 with The European Championships.

This provided the famous image of the two embracing at the final whistle after Ray Houghton's goal had won all three points against their native country.

Bigger and better things were still ahead though as the team managed to make it to the quarter-finals of the 1990 World Cup in Italy while also reaching the last 16 at USA '94.