Maurice Setters, long-time Republic of Ireland assistant manager, dies

Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton, right, and assistant manager Maurice Setters celebrate at the final whistle of the Euro 88 win against at Neckarstadion in Stuttgart. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Maurice Setters, the long-time Republic of Ireland assistant manager, has died, aged 83.

Setters served as Jack Charlton's right-hand man during the most successful period in Irish football history, reaching three major finals in a ten-year spell, including the World Cup quarter-final appearance at Italia '90.