Liverpool legends pay tribute to deceased Boot Room hero Ronnie Moran
Jamie Carragher, Ian Rush and Ronnie Whelan among those to mourn passing of 'Mr Liverpool'.
Tributes have poured in to remember the significant impact of Ronnie Moran, who died on Wednesday morning (22 March) aged 83 following a short illness. The former Liverpool captain, an original member of the Anfield Boot Room, featured 379 times for his hometown club and won two First Division titles and the FA Cup under Bill Shankly in the mid-1960s.
Moran joined Liverpool's backroom staff in 1966, twice filling in as caretaker boss and working under a succession of managers including Shankly, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness and Roy Evans during a distinguished coaching career that finally ended in 1999. At the time of his retirement, he was the club's longest-serving employee.
Jamie Carragher was among a host of ex-Reds to quickly pay tribute to 'Bugsy' Moran, hailing him as a "legendary figure" who taught "an awful lot" to those looking to forge their careers at one of European football's historically most successful clubs.
He was also the first person to suggest that Carragher switch to centre-back – a position he would make his own en route to becoming Liverpool's second all-time record appearance maker.
"Very sad news with the passing of Ronnie Moran this morning, a legendary figure @LFC & learnt me & others an awful lot. R.I.P.," he tweeted.
Another Liverpool legend, former Republic of Ireland midfielder Ronnie Whelan, said: "Terrible news to hear of the passing of Ronnie Moran. A huge influence on the great teams of the 60s 70s and 80s. RIP Bugsy."
The man who decided at 18 I should play centre back before anyone else had even thought of it.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 22, 2017
Thank you Bugsy! #LFC pic.twitter.com/xYOQ5xBXk3
Terrible news to hear of the passing of Ronnie Moran. A huge influence on the great teams of the 60s 70s and 80s. RIP Bugsy
— Ronnie Whelan (@WhelanRonnie5) March 22, 2017
Dalglish, Ian Rush and Phil Thompson are among the others to have paid tribute to Moran, whose death was announced on social media by son Paul.
— Kenneth Dalglish (@kennethdalglish) March 22, 2017
Liverpool Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Ronnie Moran pic.twitter.com/YsCbabUWkp
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 22, 2017
So so sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and mentor Ronnie Moran a true LFC great RIP BUGGSY
— Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) March 22, 2017
It's a sad day in Football! RIP Mr. Liverpool #RonnieMoran you will be greatly missed! @LFC
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) March 22, 2017
Absolutely devastated to here the news of Ronnie Moran I will be forever indebted to him for my time @LFC the man's a true legend god bless.
— Jason MCATEER (@MCATEER4) March 22, 2017
Very sad news about Ronnie Moran played a massive part in Liverpool history a proper footballing man thoughts are with his family #RIP
— Mickey T (@therealMickeyT) March 22, 2017
We are deeply saddened at the passing of a Merseyside football great, Ronnie Moran. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/RHEgtxOKbA
— Everton (@Everton) March 22, 2017
Really upset to hear about Ronnie Moran. He was the strongest voice in the dressing room and improved an awful lot of #LFC players.
— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin) March 22, 2017
Phil Thompson: "Make no mistake, Ronnie Moran deserves to be mentioned in same breath as those great icons Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley."
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) March 22, 2017
RIP Ronnie Moran, a proper man and gent. I will miss you mate god bless x pic.twitter.com/hfywlCNDFx
— Neil Ruddock (@RealRazor) March 22, 2017
He was walking around Melwood everyday !! He couldn't be far from the pitch where he belonged. @LFC greatest Ronnie Moran RIP.
— Luis Garcia (@LuchoGarcia14) March 22, 2017
I'm deeply saddened by the death of Ronnie Moran. A true gentleman who dedicated his life to #LFC . The game has lost one of its true greats
— Carl Clemente (@clemente_carl) March 22, 2017
As evidenced by current Liverpool full-back Jon Flanagan's message, Moran's influence extended far beyond his retirement...
Gutted to hear that Ronnie Moran has passed away. A true footballing man who gave me great advice. RIP #YNWA
— jon flanagan (@jon_flan93) March 22, 2017
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