Shay Brennan

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Seamus Anthony "Shay" Brennan (May 6, 1937 - June 9, 2000) was an Irish football player in the 1960s. He was a full back for Manchester United. He was excellent at moving the ball forward from defence.

His first game for the club came in 1958 against Sheffield Wednesday. He helped United to the 1965 and 1967 Division One championships, as well as the 1968 European Cup. Despite being born in England, he played internationally for the Republic of Ireland, qualifying through his parentage. He retired from Manchester United in 1970 after playing 359 games and scoring 6 goals.

Shay had his testimonial on 14 August 1986 when Shamrock Rovers defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Glenmalure Park.

He died, aged 63, after suffering a heart attack while playing golf on a golf course near Waterford, on 9 June 2000. He was the first member of the 1968 European Cup winning side to die.