Tony Dunne: Manchester United European Cup winner dies, aged 78
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| Manchester United former defender Tony Dunne. Photo: Getty via IrishTimes |
Manchester United's European Cup-winning full-back Tony Dunne has died, aged 78.
Dunne was part of the United side who beat Benfica 4-1 at Wembley in 1968.
The Irishman, who joined United as an 18-year-old in 1960, played 535 first-team matches for the club, putting him eighth on their all-time appearance list.
He won the FA Cup in 1963 and was part of Matt Busby's title-winning squads in 1965 and 1967.
Manchester United wrote on twitter: "Our heartfelt condolences...May he rest in peace" 👇
One of our greatest-ever full-backs. An integral part of the 1968 European Cup-winning side. A player who made 535 appearances in the red shirt of Manchester United.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 8, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences go to the loved ones of Tony Dunne. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/M8xYNdqMcU
Dunne also won 33 caps for the Republic of Ireland and was named Irish footballer of the year in 1969.
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