Sir Bobby Charlton: These were the scenes at Old Trafford as fans paid tribute to Man Utd icon
Patrick Hollis
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People lay tributes and flowers at the base of the 'United Trinity' sculpture, depicting former Manchester United players George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, following the death of Bob
Tributes from the world of football have flooded in following the death of Manchester united and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton. Sir Bobby was a huge part of United's success in the 1960s and played a key role in England's 1966 World Cup success.
Hundreds of tributes have been left at Old Trafford since the news broke.. Many of these were left at the 'United Trinity' stayed which depicts Sir Bobby alongside George Best and Dennis Law.
Man Utd players and staff paid tribute to Sir Bobby prior to the teams 2-1 win at Sheffield United yesterday. A wreath was placed on the pitch by Utd captain Bruno Fernandes.
A fan lays a football shirt in tribute at the base of the 'United Trinity' sculpture, depicting former Manchester United players George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, following the death of Bobby Charlton, outside of Old Trafford
We've rounded up some of the poignant photos of Man Utd fans leaving tributes to a footballing great at the ground he made himself a star at. Also included are photos of Man Utd paying tribute before yesterday's match against Sheffield United.
Old Trafford football stadium, home ground of Manchester United football club, is pictured in Manchester, central England, on October 22, 2023, following the death of Bobby Charlton
People lay tributes and flowers at the base of the 'United Trinity' sculpture, depicting former Manchester United players George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, following the death of Bob
Flowers left at Old Trafford for Sir Bobby Charlton
A big screen at Old Trafford shows a photo of Sir Bobby Charlton
Tributes and flowers are pictured at the base of the 'United Trinity' sculpture, depicting former Manchester United players George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, , outside of Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester
A poster depicting former Manchester United players, including Bobby Charlton, is pictured of a house near Old Trafford
A scarf is pictured wrapped around a sculpture of Bobby Charlton, along with former Manchester United players George Best, Denis Law, forming the 'United Trinity' sculpture, outside of Old Trafford
A pedestrian walks past an image of former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton outside of Old Trafford Stadium
The Sir Bobby Charlton Stand is pictured at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester
Players of Manchester United take part in a minutes applaud in memory of Manchester United and England midfielder Bobby Charlton
The Manchester United team takes part in a minute's applause in memory of Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane
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