RIP, King
Rest In Peace, Denis Law
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Rip legend
A great man, RIP.
Rip
Devastating news.
He was a fascinating player, it was truly an eye-opening experience watching his games retrospectively as you'd assume that he was a goal-hungry fox in the box but he was such a complete player — it's not surprising as, as he'd said himself, he based a lot of his game on Di Stéfano.
And an exemplary human being by all accounts, I don't think I've ever seen anyone talking negatively about him. Such a great story-teller as well. Rest in peace, King.
He was a fascinating player, it was truly an eye-opening experience watching his games retrospectively as you'd assume that he was a goal-hungry fox in the box but he was such a complete player — it's not surprising as, as he'd said himself, he based a lot of his game on Di Stéfano.
And an exemplary human being by all accounts, I don't think I've ever seen anyone talking negatively about him. Such a great story-teller as well. Rest in peace, King.
RIP
RIP. What a legend
RIP - his contributions on and off the field will never be forgotten.
Well, woke up to this news earlier this morning and absolutely devastated. Needless to say, have had something in my eye nearly all day. As the username implies, my all-time favourite player.
Denis single handedly brought the club out of the post-Munich trauma (and helped us escape relegation) Bobby Charlton was clearly badly affected by it and his game suffered. Denis’ vitality, humour, determination, feistiness and genius helped the club and Bobby out of his deep hole, along with Paddy Crerand (his mate) and we became Cup Winners when it was very much a valued trophy. Then along came young George and we were transformed and a thrilling side to watch. For me, this was the real foundation of our support. You’ve probably all seen that photo of him with his shirt nearly torn from his neck vs dirty Leeds, as he was standing up to Jack Charlton, towering over him. He was fast, but really, he was quick. The very definition. So much so, that he had dozens of goals chalked off for offside because he was far too quick for the lino. He would admonish them with a disapproving finger wag and a grin, and the refs all took it in good humour, followed by a ripple of laughter through the crowd. You young us will correctly treasure Eric’s time with us for his leadership and character but Denis was on another level. Remember the season he won the European footballer of the year, he seemed to score a hat trick every week.
Moriarty: that Forest goal is a treasured memory of mine. Neck and neck for the title with them and time running out. Me and my mate left the Stretford End and ran around to the United Road cantilever stand to take advantage of early leavers and jumped into their seats. No sooner had we sat down and along came the third consecutive corner. Like lightning, Denis just threw himself skyward, somersaulted in mid air and it was game over. Never seen a player with reflexes like the King and the Stretford End adored him.
Denis, Denis… I’d walk a million miles for one of your goal
What a player… what a man
Childhood memories never fade
Denis single handedly brought the club out of the post-Munich trauma (and helped us escape relegation) Bobby Charlton was clearly badly affected by it and his game suffered. Denis’ vitality, humour, determination, feistiness and genius helped the club and Bobby out of his deep hole, along with Paddy Crerand (his mate) and we became Cup Winners when it was very much a valued trophy. Then along came young George and we were transformed and a thrilling side to watch. For me, this was the real foundation of our support. You’ve probably all seen that photo of him with his shirt nearly torn from his neck vs dirty Leeds, as he was standing up to Jack Charlton, towering over him. He was fast, but really, he was quick. The very definition. So much so, that he had dozens of goals chalked off for offside because he was far too quick for the lino. He would admonish them with a disapproving finger wag and a grin, and the refs all took it in good humour, followed by a ripple of laughter through the crowd. You young us will correctly treasure Eric’s time with us for his leadership and character but Denis was on another level. Remember the season he won the European footballer of the year, he seemed to score a hat trick every week.
Moriarty: that Forest goal is a treasured memory of mine. Neck and neck for the title with them and time running out. Me and my mate left the Stretford End and ran around to the United Road cantilever stand to take advantage of early leavers and jumped into their seats. No sooner had we sat down and along came the third consecutive corner. Like lightning, Denis just threw himself skyward, somersaulted in mid air and it was game over. Never seen a player with reflexes like the King and the Stretford End adored him.
Denis, Denis… I’d walk a million miles for one of your goal
What a player… what a man
Childhood memories never fade
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RIP
RIP to a true Legend of the club and game.
Last of the Holy trinity has gone.
RIP legend.
RIP legend.
RIP
RIP to a giant of the game.