On March 6, 2022, Frank O’Farrell, a former Irish football player and coach, died.
O’Farrell grew up in Cork and began his career with his native club before relocating to England and joining West Ham United.
Although he had to deal with a rebuilding process at United following their success under Busby, the Irishman won 30 of his 81 games as manager.
Before taking over at Manchester United, he had previously managed Weymouth Town, Torquay United, and Leicester City.
From July 1971 until December 1972, he was the second manager to try to succeed Sir Matt Busby at Old Trafford.
Did Frank O’Farrell have children?
He had children with his wife of over 50 years.
None of his kids really enjoyed the famous life hence they lived below the radar most of the time. None of them have spoken about their dad’s death.
Who is his wife?
Frank’s wife was Ann O’Farrell. Waterford is where she was born.
She co-owns a care facility with her late husband, a former player and coach.
