Man United fans pay tribute to 'King of Old Trafford' Denis Law ahead of Brighton defeat at Old Trafford after club legend died aged 84
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In a week where tributes have poured in from titans of the game, it was the poem of a fan that best encapsulated what Denis Law means around this place. 'The Stretford End, his loyal throne, where Denis Law made greatness known,' the poem, read out as players stood arm in arm around the centre circle, began.
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'The Lawman struck with poise and grace, a predator's instinct, the perfect pace. 'With every goal the terraces sang, his name on their lips, the anthem rang. A flick, a volley, a header supreme, Denis turned football into a dream. 'The King of Old Trafford, fierce and true. In red he soared, the world he flew.
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'Beyond the goals the man stood tall, a heart of gold that inspired all. Though trophies shone his pride was clear, for the fans he played year after year. Manchester United great Denis Law sadly passed away earlier this week. Fans left flowers and other tributes by the statue of Law that sits outside old Trafford.
'Now time has passed but memories stay, the legend of Law won't fade away. For every chant, for every friend, he's still the king of the Stretford End.'. Every line reverberated around each corner of this titanic stadium where Law called home for much of his career.
By this stage every fan inside Old Trafford, more than 73,000 of them, was on there feet. Many were visibly moved by the reading of the poem. Some brushed tears from their eyes. This was to be a day of reflection as well as celebration, whatever happened in the 90 minutes of match action.
Sir Alex Ferguson, who had visited Law multiple times a week at his care home prior to his death at the age of 84 this week, was here. He walked out onto the pitch with a red scarf draped over his grey trench coat with a wreath, one of many, in his hands.
