Rest In Peace, Denis Law

Oscar Bonavena said:
Yes, unlike the performative "non celebrations" that players do against former clubs nowadays, Denis looked genuinely distraught after he scored. It was an instinctive backheel, I think when the realisation of scoring hit him, he looked physically sick.

As it turns out, United would have been relegated even if we had won, so the backheel didn't relegate us - but of course people conveniently forget that!
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So true.
 
My condolences to all United fans.
 
RIP Lawman, you were one of my dad's hero's. A club legend and an amazing person.

We lost a great man today.
 
Rest in peace

What a lovely man and great player, the range of goals he scored and his dribbling ability was incredible. Thanks for everything Dennis.
 
My all time favourite player. Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, such a lovely, friendly, humorous man. Thanks for such great memories. RIP Denis.
 
The Trinity all gone now. What a heritage of greatness. Rest in peace Dennis Law.
 
RIP legend. Before my time but did my research and also watched as much Youtube compilations of the holy trinity as I could back when I had the free time.

Just remembering even the music in the compilations make me happy. Those that got to actually witness him play live are truly blessed.
 
The last of the Trinity.

RIP to a United and Scotland legend, and all round decent guy.
 
I just watched the United 5m video sent out, and sent it to my kids. As a supporter who started in 1992, felt guilty how little I knew about the Man.

RIP
 
Oscar Bonavena said:
Yes, unlike the performative "non celebrations" that players do against former clubs nowadays, Denis looked genuinely distraught after he scored. It was an instinctive backheel, I think when the realisation of scoring hit him, he looked physically sick.

As it turns out, United would have been relegated even if we had won, so the backheel didn't relegate us - but of course people conveniently forget that!
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Yeah, he could've cried(it's a difficut watch)I think he headed straight down the tunnel as soon as he could have.
 
Moriarty said:
I shed a tear when I learned of this. He was my idol when I was a kid. What a player he was too. My abiding memory is the home game against Forest in 1967. They were breathing down our necks and at 0-0, their goalie was saving everything. He turned a point-blank Law shot round the post but from the resulting corner, Denis leaped up and with a bicycle kick, hammered home the winner. I saw him score so many over the years but that one stands out. RIP Your Majesty.
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Thanks for the memory, mate.
 
It’s been lovely hearing and reading the tributes to the great man from across the game tonight. Some terrific statements from fans of rival clubs. He was a humble guy, and I’m sure that knowing how well liked he was would make him happier than being remembered as the great player he was. A genuine legend.
 
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Man this is a tough one to take. Rest In Peace legend.
 
He was the real King!
I'm one of those fortunate to have seen him play on many occasions. They used to say: if the Lawman was on the teamsheet it added 10,000 to the attendance. He was an entertainer, showman, and a true character on the pitch. He was deadly inside the box. Not a tall fella but the way he could out jump big defenders get his head on the ball and put it in the back of the net was insane. Seem to remember many of his goals coming in decisive moments as well.
He never backed down either. If ever there was a scuffle on the pitch Denis would be in the thick of it guaranteed. His battle with fellow Scotsman Ian Ure springs to mind. I was at OT and witnessed it. Both of them getting their marching orders and quite early on in the game if I remember rightly.
Got to talk with him on one occasion. I was 11-12 yrs old and he was selling his book "Living for kicks" at an exhibition on Deansgate, Manchester. He was my idol back then so I waited in the long queue getting more nervous the nearer I got. Then when the big moment came he was great asking me if I watched utd from the stands every week, did I play for my school team etc etc. Then I got a signed copy addressed to me and was over the moon.
RIP Denis and thanks for the memories!
 
simplyared said:
He was the real King!
I'm one of those fortunate to have seen him play on many occasions. They used to say: if the Lawman was on the teamsheet it added 10,000 to the attendance. He was an entertainer, showman, and a true character on the pitch. He was deadly inside the box. Not a tall fella but the way he could out jump big defenders get his head on the ball and put it in the back of the net was insane. Seem to remember many of his goals coming in decisive moments as well.
He never backed down either. If ever there was a scuffle on the pitch Denis would be in the thick of it guaranteed. His battle with fellow Scotsman Ian Ure springs to mind. I was at OT and witnessed it. Both of them getting their marching orders and quite early on in the game if I remember rightly.
Got to talk with him on one occasion. I was 11-12 yrs old and he was selling his book "Living for kicks" at an exhibition on Deansgate, Manchester. He was my idol back then so I waited in the long queue getting more nervous the nearer I got. Then when the big moment came he was great asking me if I watched utd from the stands every week, did I play for my school team etc etc. Then I got a signed copy addressed to me and was over the moon.
RIP Denis and thanks for the memories!
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Great post
 
simplyared said:
He was the real King!
I'm one of those fortunate to have seen him play on many occasions. They used to say: if the Lawman was on the teamsheet it added 10,000 to the attendance. He was an entertainer, showman, and a true character on the pitch. He was deadly inside the box. Not a tall fella but the way he could out jump big defenders get his head on the ball and put it in the back of the net was insane. Seem to remember many of his goals coming in decisive moments as well.
He never backed down either. If ever there was a scuffle on the pitch Denis would be in the thick of it guaranteed. His battle with fellow Scotsman Ian Ure springs to mind. I was at OT and witnessed it. Both of them getting their marching orders and quite early on in the game if I remember rightly.
Got to talk with him on one occasion. I was 11-12 yrs old and he was selling his book "Living for kicks" at an exhibition on Deansgate, Manchester. He was my idol back then so I waited in the long queue getting more nervous the nearer I got. Then when the big moment came he was great asking me if I watched utd from the stands every week, did I play for my school team etc etc. Then I got a signed copy addressed to me and was over the moon.
RIP Denis and thanks for the memories!
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Awesome. Thanks for posting that!
 
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