Denis Law funeral sees footballing royalty pay their respects to Man Utd and Scotland icon
Thousands lined the streets outside Old Trafford as Scotland icon Denis Law was laid to rest.
An all-star line up that included Sir Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish, SFA supremo Ian Maxwell and former national team skipper Darren Fletcher were in attendance, as they paid tribute to one of Scotland's greatest ever footballers. Law was the only Scot to win the Ballon d'Or - and netted an incredible 237 goals in 404 appearances for Manchester United. He also made himself a popular figure on the blue half of Manchester, enjoying two spells at Manchester City.
Around 500 guests packed out Manchester Cathedral, with thousands more fans lining the streets to give the Law Man the send off he deserved. Law passed away on January 17 following a brave battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. He was the last living member of the club's famous 'Holy Trinity' and fans laid down thousands flowers and shirts by the statue where he has been immortalised along with fellow late idols Bobby Charlton and George Best.
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In the stands a 'King of the Stretford End' banner was held aloft with United skipper Bruno Fernandes carrying a wreath onto the pitch, which was laid on the centre circle by Sir Alex Ferguson. Fergie told MUTV: "He was the best Scottish player of all time. United had George Best and Bobby Charlton, but they called him The King. When he joined us in 1963 he turned the club around. That's the greatest thing he could ever have done. The part he played at that time was so vital to the renovation of the team. I think most people always remember that signing from Italy. It was a cornerstone of their future success."
Scottish FA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell said: "On behalf of the Scottish FA, I'd like to pay tribute to a fine footballer and a fine man. Denis talked with such pride about pulling on the Scotland shirt and it's fair to say the feeling was mutual. That will be evidenced by the tributes in the coming days. The word legend is overused within the game, but there's no mistaking Denis Law's legendary status. He will never be forgotten."
