Ex-Man Utd manager Frank OFarrell who replaced Sir Matt Busby has died

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Former Manchester United manager Frank O'Farrell has passed away at the age of 94.

O'Farrell was in charge at Old Trafford from July 1971 to December 1972 when United were in the old First Division.

He replaced Sir Matt Busby, who had returned to the club for a second spell in 1970 but left six months later.

The Irishman was born and raised in Cork and started his playing career with his local club.

He joined West Ham in 1948 and played 197 games for the Hammers before joining Preston North End in 1956.

O'Farrell spent six years at Deepdale but retired from professional football in 1961 due to an operation to remove cartilage.

Upon retirement from the professional game, O'Farrell joined Southern League side Weymouth as player-manager.

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