Rip legend
Rest In Peace, Denis Law
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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.
Rest in peace.
This made me really, really sad. A giant of a player, giant of a man.
Some great stories and posts about him in this thread. Have to also share one of my favorite threads here from @Joga Bonito for those who want to know more about him as a player.
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/cla...e-greatest-forward-in-uniteds-history.430924/
Rest in peace Denis, you will always be remembered.
Some great stories and posts about him in this thread. Have to also share one of my favorite threads here from @Joga Bonito for those who want to know more about him as a player.
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/cla...e-greatest-forward-in-uniteds-history.430924/
Rest in peace Denis, you will always be remembered.
We will always remember you Denis.
RIP
RIP
Rest in Peace Denis Law
Legend.
R.I.P.
R.I.P.
I am old enough and fortunate enough to have seen the great Denis Law playing for Manchester United. He was easily the most clever and skillful forward I have had the pleasure in witnessing.
Apart from his fantastic goal scoring, he was a very good passer of the ball and hardly ever gave the ball away.
Quite slight in build but surprisingly strong.
And his acceleration was extremely rapid.
Just a great player.
Apart from his fantastic goal scoring, he was a very good passer of the ball and hardly ever gave the ball away.
Quite slight in build but surprisingly strong.
And his acceleration was extremely rapid.
Just a great player.
RIP legend.
Rest in peace
So sad to hear this.
RIP legend.
RIP legend.
Sad news, RIP.
Rest in Peace Denis, a legend and a gentleman.
RIP King
No black banner at the top of the page anymore, we not doing that on Redcafe anymore?
No black banner at the top of the page anymore, we not doing that on Redcafe anymore?
RIP to the king and the legend.
Denis' career was well before my time but I do remember when I was a kid, probably about 11 or 12, and I was on a train in my United shirt. An old bloke came over and told me I looked like a young Denis Law. I knew a little about him from reading books on the history of the club but he then spent a couple of minutes talking about how great he was.
RIP
RIP
Shed a few tears this morning listening to older reds talking about him.
One thing that struck me is how strong he must have been mentally in his early seasons. This was a United still grieving from Munich. To be able to thrive in that environment would have taken incredible strength.
The football club would never have become what it is now without him, Best and Charlton.
One thing that struck me is how strong he must have been mentally in his early seasons. This was a United still grieving from Munich. To be able to thrive in that environment would have taken incredible strength.
The football club would never have become what it is now without him, Best and Charlton.
This post has a great video which gives an idea as to the player he was (great work in that thread @Joga Bonito ).
A lot more talented and a lot more all round player than maybe thought. Really quick feet, brave as anything, good passing, ran for ever, an amazing header of the ball and could score every type of goal there was … a bit of Ruud, a bit of Rooney, a bit of Eric but a lot of Denis.
Again, rightly deserves equal footing with the other two members of the Holy Trinity.
A lot more talented and a lot more all round player than maybe thought. Really quick feet, brave as anything, good passing, ran for ever, an amazing header of the ball and could score every type of goal there was … a bit of Ruud, a bit of Rooney, a bit of Eric but a lot of Denis.
Again, rightly deserves equal footing with the other two members of the Holy Trinity.
Rip
RIP Denis Law
A proper great of the club. RIP Denis Law
So So very true, not only his ability to score goals but his heading ability, his ability to read a game and his passing ability long or short was outstanding and I think many forget his that his tackling skills were also outstanding. Thank you Denis for the memories, RIP.