Former Liverpool captain and coach Ronnie Moran has died aged 83.
A left-back in his playing days, Moran made 379 appearances for the Anfield club between 1952 and 1968, having joined as a 15-year-old apprentice in 1949.
Moran twice served as caretaker manager at Liverpool – in 1991 after Kenny Dalglish stepped down and the following year when Graeme Souness underwent heart surgery – and worked in a variety of other roles including physio, reserve-team coach and assistant manager.
A club statement from Liverpool acclaimed Moran as "one of the most influential figures in the club's history".
The statement added: "Ronnie is fondly remembered for his 49 years of service to Liverpool.
"The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ronnie's wife Joyce, his children, family and many friends."
Rest in peace, Ronnie. March 22, 2017
