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His first game for the club came in an FA Cup match against [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] on 19 February 1958; this was United's first game after the [[Munich air disaster]] and Brennan scored twice on an emotionally charged night. 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. |
His first game for the club came in an FA Cup match against [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] on 19 February 1958; this was United's first game after the [[Munich air disaster]] and Brennan scored twice on an emotionally charged night. 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. |
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He helped United to the 1965 and 1967 Division One championships, as well as the [[1967–68 European Cup|European Cup]]. Born in [[Manchester]], England, he played internationally for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]], qualifying through his parentage—the first Irish international to qualify in this way. He retired from Manchester United in 1970 after playing 359 games and scoring six goals. |
He helped United to the 1965 and 1967 Division One championships, as well as the [[1967–68 European Cup|European Cup]]. Born in [[Manchester]], England, he played internationally for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]], qualifying through his parentage—the first Irish international to qualify in this way.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Malone|first=Emmet|date=17 July 2020|title=Game Changers: Shay Brennan the first foreign-born player to answer Ireland’s call|work=The Irish Times|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/game-changers-shay-brennan-the-first-foreign-born-player-to-answer-ireland-s-call-1.4306338|url-status=live|access-date=30 September 2020}}</ref> He retired from Manchester United in 1970 after playing 359 games and scoring six goals. |
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Brennan moved to Ireland where he became player-manager with [[Waterford United F.C.|Waterford United]], winning two titles and three further international caps. He left at the end of the 1973–74 season. |
Brennan moved to Ireland where he became player-manager with [[Waterford United F.C.|Waterford United]], winning two titles and three further international caps. He left at the end of the 1973–74 season. |
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Brennan had his testimonial on 14 August 1986 when [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]] defeated Manchester United 2–0 at [[Glenmalure Park]]. |
Brennan had his testimonial on 14 August 1986 when [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]] defeated Manchester United 2–0 at [[Glenmalure Park]]. |
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He died, aged 63, after suffering a heart attack while playing golf near [[Waterford]], on 9 June 2000 and was buried at his adopted town of [[Tramore]]. He was the first member of the [[1968 European Cup Final|1968 European Cup]] winning side to die, the second being [[George Best]] in November 2005. |
He died, aged 63, after suffering a heart attack while playing golf near [[Waterford]], on 9 June 2000 and was buried at his adopted town of [[Tramore]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Malone|first=Emmet|date=20 June 2000|title=Sudden death of Shay Brennan|work=The Irish Times|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/sudden-death-of-shay-brennan-1.280751|url-status=live|access-date=30 September 2020}}</ref> He was the first member of the [[1968 European Cup Final|1968 European Cup]] winning side to die, the second being [[George Best]] in November 2005. |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Seamus Anthony Brennan | ||
| Date of birth | 6 May 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 9 June 2000 (aged 63) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1953–1957 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1970 | Manchester United | 355 | (6) |
| 1970–1974 | Waterford | 40 | (0) |
| Total | 395 | (6) | |
| International career | |||
| 1965–1970 | Republic of Ireland | 19 | (0) |
| 1970 | League of Ireland XI | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Seamus Anthony "Shay" Brennan (6 May 1937 – 9 June 2000) was an Irish footballer in the 1960s. He was a full back for Manchester United.
His first game for the club came in an FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday on 19 February 1958; this was United's first game after the Munich air disaster and Brennan scored twice on an emotionally charged night. 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.
He helped United to the 1965 and 1967 Division One championships, as well as the European Cup. Born in Manchester, England, he played internationally for the Republic of Ireland, qualifying through his parentage—the first Irish international to qualify in this way.[1] He retired from Manchester United in 1970 after playing 359 games and scoring six goals.
Brennan moved to Ireland where he became player-manager with Waterford United, winning two titles and three further international caps. He left at the end of the 1973–74 season.
Brennan had his testimonial on 14 August 1986 when Shamrock Rovers defeated Manchester United 2–0 at Glenmalure Park.
He died, aged 63, after suffering a heart attack while playing golf near Waterford, on 9 June 2000 and was buried at his adopted town of Tramore.[2] He was the first member of the 1968 European Cup winning side to die, the second being George Best in November 2005.
Honours
Player
- Manchester United
- Football League First Division (2): 1964–65, 1966–67
- European Cup (1): 1967–68
- FA Charity Shield (2): 1965, 1967
Manager
- Waterford United
- League of Ireland (2): 1971–72, 1972–73
- League of Ireland Cup (1): 1973–74
- Top Four Cup (2): 1970–71,1972–73
- Texaco Cup (1): 1974–75
See also
References
- ^ Malone, Emmet (17 July 2020). "Game Changers: Shay Brennan the first foreign-born player to answer Ireland's call". The Irish Times. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Malone, Emmet (20 June 2000). "Sudden death of Shay Brennan". The Irish Times. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
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- 1937 births
- 2000 deaths
- English people of Irish descent
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- Republic of Ireland international footballers
- Manchester United F.C. players
- Footballers from Manchester
- Waterford F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- Waterford F.C. managers
- League of Ireland managers
- League of Ireland XI players
- Association football fullbacks
- Republic of Ireland football managers
- UEFA Champions League winning players