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Former Manchester United wing-half Maurice Setters, who was Bobby Charlton's best man and assistant to Jack Charlton with Ireland, dies aged 83 after battle with Alzheimer's

Maurice Setters, the former Manchester United player and Republic of Ireland assistant manager, has died at the age of 83.

The wing-half, who made more than 400 appearances in the Football League, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease six years ago.

He spent the last two years in a residential home but became unwell a week ago and passed away at the Doncaster Royal Infirmary on Sunday morning.

Maurice Setters (left) shares a joke with Jack Charlton during a training session with the Republic of Ireland. Setters was Charlton's right-hand man for nine years

Maurice Setters (left) shares a joke with Jack Charlton during a training session with the Republic of Ireland. Setters was Charlton's right-hand man for nine years

Charlton and Setters celebrate Ireland's qualification for the 1994 World Cup in the USA

Charlton and Setters celebrate Ireland's qualification for the 1994 World Cup in the USA

United have paid tribute to Setters, who was the best man at the 1961 wedding of club legend Sir Bobby Charlton and his wife, Norma.