Maurice Setters 1936 – 2020
Biography
Maurice Setters was born on December 16, 1936, in the small Devon town of Honiton. Over the course of his life, he became known for his contributions to English football, both as a player and as a manager. His career spanned decades, during which he was deeply involved in the sport he loved, leaving his mark on the clubs and individuals he worked with throughout his professional journey.
His later years were spent contending with Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that would ultimately claim his life on November 22, 2020, in Doncaster. Despite the challenges this illness presented, Maurice’s legacy in football endured. Those who knew him remembered his dedication to the game and the influence he had on those around him, whether on the pitch or in the dugout.
Maurice’s passing marked the end of a significant chapter in English football history. Though his remains were not formally recorded as being interred in any particular location, his memory lives on through the sport he devoted his life to and through the people whose lives he touched during his years of service to English football.
