Man Utd pay emotional tribute to Denis Law as Sir Alex Ferguson joins legends on Old Trafford pitch before Brighton game

Source: The Sun

Author: Katherine Walsh

Published: Jan, 19 2025 14:06

Sponsored by. OLD TRAFFORD paid tribute to Manchester United legend Denis Law who passed away aged 84 on Friday. Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson joined Law's former team-mates Paddy Crerand and Alex Stepney on the pitch as a touching poem was read before kick-off against Brighton.

Image Credit: The Sun [Soccer players and children carrying a wreath onto a field.]

Scottish bagpipes played out "The Flower of Scotland" as the United's starting line-up walked slowly next to Brighton's XI on Sunday. Club captain Bruno Fernandes held a wreath as the teams were led out, while the sell crowd crowd applauded. Ferguson, who was singing 'Take Me Home, United Road' emerged onto the pitch with a host of United legends.

Image Credit: The Sun [Three men standing on a soccer field in front of a crowd.]

The 82-year-old fellow Scot laid the wreath on the pitch. All the flags at Old Trafford are at half mast, including the Scotland flag above the Sir Alex Ferguson stand. Man Utd are wearing black armbands in tribute to Law - who was known as The King of the Stretford End.

Image Credit: The Sun [People clapping in the stands.]

Mourners began arriving at Old Trafford late on Friday night to lay flowers, scarves and leave messages for Law. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.

Image Credit: The Sun [Man placing wreath on soccer field.]

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