Tributes have flooded in for Liverpool legend Ronnie Moran, after he passed away following a short battle with illness on Wednesday, aged 83.
Moran served Liverpool Football Club for 49 years, beginning as a player and retiring as a coach in 1998, as the Reds’ longest-serving employee.
He became known as Mr Liverpool, and is undeniably one of the club’s most legendary figures, having served under the likes of Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan and Kenny Dalglish.
Bugsy’s son, Paul, confirmed his passing away on Sunday morning, with his family “devastated”:
I am devastated to tell everyone on behalf of the family that my dad passed away this morning after a short illness
— Paul Moran (@paulmoran62) March 22, 2017
And on the news of Moran’s death, players, journalists and supporters all paid tribute to Mr Liverpool:
Liverpool Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Ronnie Moran pic.twitter.com/YsCbabUWkp
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 22, 2017
We are deeply saddened at the passing of a Merseyside football great, Ronnie Moran. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/RHEgtxOKbA
— Everton (@Everton) 22 March 2017
Very sad news with the passing of Ronnie Moran this morning, a legendary figure @LFC & learnt me & others an awful lot. R.I.P.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 22, 2017
Gutted to hear that Ronnie Moran has passed away. A true footballing man who gave me great advice. RIP #YNWA
— Jon Flanagan (@jon_flan93) March 22, 2017
So so sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and mentor Ronnie Moran a true LFC great RIP BUGGSY
— Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) March 22, 2017
Absolutely devastated to here the news of Ronnie Moran I will be forever indebted to him for my time @LFC the man's a true legend god bless.
— Jason Mcateer (@MCATEER4) March 22, 2017
It's a sad day in Football! RIP Mr. Liverpool #RonnieMoran you will be greatly missed! @LFC
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) March 22, 2017
Terrible news to hear of the passing of Ronnie Moran. A huge influence on the great teams of the 60s 70s and 80s. RIP Bugsy
— Ronnie Whelan (@WhelanRonnie5) March 22, 2017
The man who decided at 18 I should play centre back before anyone else had even thought of it.
Thank you Bugsy! #LFC pic.twitter.com/xYOQ5xBXk3— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 22, 2017
I'm deeply saddened by the death of Ronnie Moran. A true gentleman who dedicated his life to #LFC . The game has lost one of its true greats
— Carl Clemente (@clemente_carl) March 22, 2017
Terrible news about Ronnie Moran. A great man. RIP https://t.co/fxZ327GyO9
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) March 22, 2017
Phil Thompson: "Make no mistake, Ronnie Moran deserves to be mentioned in same breath as those great icons Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley."
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 22, 2017
RIP Ronnie Moran. Gave 49 years service to Liverpool; from 10 years before Shankly arrived through to the late '90s. A true LFC legend.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) March 22, 2017
He was walking around Melwood everyday !! He couldn't be far from the pitch where he belonged. @LFC greatest Ronnie Moran RIP.
— Luis Garcia (@luchogarcia14) March 22, 2017
Very sad news that Ronnie Moren passed away this morning #legend #RIP
— Patrik Berger (@patrikberger73) March 22, 2017
Very sad to wake to the news of Ronnie Moran passing away. A legend @LFC will be greatly missed. #LFC #YNWA #rip
— Stephen Warnock???? (@StephenWarnock3) March 22, 2017
The best I’ve ever played/trained with!!!! “HARRY LIME“ ???????????? https://t.co/BEAxoCsgYU
— Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) March 22, 2017
Saddened to hear of Ronnie Moran's passing, a giant of #LFC and British football. Condolences to family, friends and all @LFC. #YNWA
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) March 22, 2017
So sad to learn that Ronnie Moran passed away last night. A truly pivotal figure @LFC during the most successful years in their history.
— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) March 22, 2017
R.I.P To A Real @LFC Legend Ronnie Moran.Thoughts go out @paulmoran62 Julie and all the family.#YNWA
— nick tanner (@nicktanner799) March 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/5timesco/status/844473909026193408
One of the greatest Merseysiders. Rest in peace, Ronnie Moran. pic.twitter.com/qnckMRs0j3
— Simon Hughes (@Simon_Hughes__) March 22, 2017
RIP Mister Liverpool – the golden thread through all the glory years… https://t.co/qrCjpZT3CA
— Brian Reade (@BrianReade) March 22, 2017
RIP Ronnie Moran. Desperately sad news but what an impact he had on #lfc for over 50 years. A true great.
— Andy Hunter (@AHunterGuardian) March 22, 2017
Very sad to hear of Ronnie Moran's passing. Not many have had the influence on shaping football like he did. Great man & great football man
— John Bradley (@jbradleymedia) March 22, 2017
Rest in peace, Ronnie Moran.
Gave #LFC 49 years of tireless service, in which he helped set and maintain the gold standard
Mr Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/pIRADbt2cG— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) March 22, 2017
Sad news this morning with the passing a true Liverpool legend, Ronnie Moran. He served the Reds under 9 managers. RIP Mr Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/1emnz9G3ot
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) March 22, 2017
Liverpool's next game is Everton at Anfield. There just has to be a mosaic for the late great Ronnie Moran at the derby. #liverpool #lfc pic.twitter.com/LK9sRJZc1b
— Joel Rookwood (@Joelrookwood) March 22, 2017
What we achieve in life echoes in eternity. R. I. P. Ronnie Moran pic.twitter.com/5EUatE1kVy
— Rushscoredfour (@r_mcconkey) March 22, 2017
R.I.P Ronnie Moran
You'll Never Walk Alone pic.twitter.com/16QB5QyCbI
— Spion Kop 1906 (@SpionKop1906) March 22, 2017
What a servant to #LFC He saw it all. RIP, Ronnie. pic.twitter.com/nWVBZUi5eT
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) March 22, 2017
Ronnie Moran leading Liverpool, his Liverpool, out at Wembley for the 1992 cup final. Rest in Peace to the man who epitomised it all. pic.twitter.com/i7rdvf6rfP
— Kristian Walsh (@Kristian_Walsh) March 22, 2017
RIP Ronnie Moran. One of our true greats. pic.twitter.com/LKrJOoebrN
— Red (@TaintlessRed) March 22, 2017
So sad to hear Ronnie Moran, "Mr Liverpool", has passed away. Impossible to measure his influence on #LFC and its players, a true legend. pic.twitter.com/a5AvEb4wvj
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) March 22, 2017
RIP Ronnie Moran. A Liverpool giant who helped turn the club into a bastion of invincibility. He stands alongside Shankly, Paisley and Fagan pic.twitter.com/N3ZepiRwAG
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) March 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/SachinNakrani/status/844478982867300353
You'll see many a Ronnie Moran tribute from former Liverpool players today no doubt, but this one from Fergie (via @LFChistory) sums him up. pic.twitter.com/YSKodjXnNB
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) March 22, 2017
RIP Ronnie Moran. pic.twitter.com/jOagRFObKm
— Steven Scragg (@Scraggy_74) March 22, 2017
RIP Ronnie Moran. YNWA
— Spirit of Shankly (@spiritofshankly) March 22, 2017
To me he will always personify LFC. A huge chunk of the club dies with him. RiP Ronnie Moran.
— Karl (@TheCenci) March 22, 2017
#ThanksRonnie
RIP you Legend pic.twitter.com/GfXPQ1m3Iq— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) March 22, 2017
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