Irish Examiner view: Farewell Gentleman Frank

Frank O’Farrell 1927-2022

Manchester United manager Frank O'Farrell at Old Trafford.

Frank O’Farrell, who died this week at the age of 94, made the journey from Turner's Cross to Old Trafford, where he drew the short straw as the man chosen to succeed the legendary Matt Busby in 1971. While looking back at Manchester United in those days is akin to observing sepia tones through rose-coloured spectacles, O’Farrell — who spent his teenage years as a fireman on the railway — seemed an inspired choice to replace Busby to rebuild a European Cup-winning team.

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