Frank O’Farrell, the former manager of Manchester United and Leicester City, died on Monday at the age of 94.
During his three-year tenure as manager of Leicester, the former Ireland international led the club to the 1969 FA Cup final, which they lost to Manchester City.
But he was best known as the man who succeeded Matt Busby as United manager in 1971, despite the fact that his tenure at Old Trafford lasted only 18 months.
After a promising start at Old Trafford, during which United topped the league, the Red Devils faded, finishing eighth.
In December 1972, with United third from bottom in the English top flight, O’Farrell was fired and replaced by Tommy Docherty.
He later managed Cardiff City, Iran’s national team, and Al-Shaab of the United Arab Emirates.
“Everyone at Manchester United is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former manager, Frank O’Farrell,” the club said on their website.
Leicester also paid their respects to their former coach.
“It was with great sadness that the club learned of the death of former manager Frank O’Farrell on March 6, 2022, at the age of 94,” the club said.
“Everyone at Leicester City Football Club is thinking of Frank’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
