Manchester United honored legendary striker Denis Law, who passed away at 84, before their Sunday match against Brighton with a moving ceremony at Old Trafford.
Law, who netted 237 goals in 404 appearances during his remarkable tenure from 1962 to 1973, left an indelible mark on the club’s history. His legacy was commemorated as flags flew at half-mast and players donned black armbands, while the traditional sound of bagpipes playing “Flower of Scotland” accompanied the teams onto the field.
The stadium fell into a respectful silence as a poem was read, with notable United figures in attendance including Sir Alex Ferguson, Pat Crerand, Alex Stepney, and Brian Kidd. Stadium announcer Alan Keegan captured the sentiment with poetic words: “Beyond the goals the man stood tall, a heart of gold who inspired all. He’s still the King of the Stretford End.”
Sir Alex Ferguson placed a wreath at the center circle amid applause from supporters. Speaking before the match, Ferguson emphasized Law’s crucial role in rebuilding United following the 1958 Munich air disaster. The Scottish forward arrived from Italian club Torino and became instrumental in United’s success, including their historic 1968 European Cup victory over Benfica – though injury prevented him from playing in the final.
Law’s achievements extended beyond the European stage, encompassing an FA Cup victory, two English league titles, and six British Home Championship wins with Scotland. Ferguson praised him as “the best Scottish player of all time,” noting that despite sharing the pitch with legends George Best and Bobby Charlton, Law earned the nickname “The King.”
Ferguson highlighted Law’s transformative impact: “When he joined us in 1963 he turned the club around. That’s the greatest thing he could ever have done. The part he played at that time was so vital to the renovation of the team. I think most people always remember that signing from Italy. It was a cornerstone of their future success.”
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