Former players were quick to pay tribute to Liverpool legend Ronnie Moran on social media, after the ex player and coach passed away aged 83.

Jamie Carragher credited Moran for finding his best position.

He posted on Instagram: “Gutted with the news this morning that the @liverpoolfc Legend Ronnie Moran has passed away.

“The one man who was involved throughout the years Liverpool dominated at home & abroad, and the man who first made the decision to play me at Centre back. That showed the influence he continued to have long after he’d left the club.#liverpool #legend #ronniemoran.”

Gutted with the news this morning that the @liverpoolfc Legend Ronnie Moran has passed away. The one man who was involved throughout the years Liverpool dominated at home & abroad, and the mans who first made the decision to play me at Centre back. That showed the influence he continued to have long after he'd left the club. #liverpool #legend #ronniemoran

A post shared by Jamie Carragher (@23_carra) on Mar 22, 2017 at 2:53am PDT

All-time leading scorer Ian Rush tweeted: “It’s a sad day in Football! RIP Mr. Liverpool #RonnieMoran you will be greatly missed! @LFC”

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

Former striker Michael Owen wrote: “So sad to learn that Ronnie Moran passed away last night.”

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

Another ex-frontman, Robbie Fowler, retweeted Paul Moran’s confirmation of Ronnie death and added: “So sorry to hear this Paul..Deepest sympathy to you and all the family, thoughts and prayers with you … The man deserves the legend status”

Former goalkeeper Ray Clemence wrote about the influence Ronnie Moran had on those who played at Liverpool.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Ronnie Moran he had an influence on all of us who played @LFC thoughts are with family and friends #YNWA

— Ray Clemence (@RayClem1) March 22, 2017

Ex-midfielder Jason McAteer said he was devastated by the news.

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

Former forward Stan Collymore tweeted: “Saddened to hear of Ronnie Moran’s passing, a giant of #LFC and British football. Condolences to family, friends and all @LFC. #YNWA”

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