Shay Brennan

Seamus Anthony "Shay" Brennan (6 May 1937 – 9 June 2000) was an Irish footballer who played as a full-back for Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland national team.

He was playing as an outside-left in this game, the position left vacant following the death of David Pegg and the injuries to Albert Scanlon in the crash.

Brennan moved to Ireland where he became player-manager with Waterford United, winning two titles and three further international caps.

Brennan had his testimonial on 14 August 1986 when Shamrock Rovers defeated Manchester United 2–0 at Glenmalure Park.

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Manchester United F.C. in 1960 – from the left, standing: Maurice Setters , Bill Foulkes , Ronnie Cope , Harry Gregg , Albert Scanlon , Bobby Charlton . Front row:Warren Bradley, Albert Quixall , Dennis Viollet , "Shay" Brennan , Joe Carolan .