Tributes have been flooding in following the death announced today of the Manchester United and Scottish legend Denis Law at the age of 84
His death was announced by his family who posted
“It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.
We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.”
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.
We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.”
He scored 237 goals for the Red Devils – only Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney scored more in a career that saw him win the European Cup and the coveted Ballon d’Or
Football writer Henry Winter wrote on X
“Denis Law was a great player and an even greater man. He made football fans smile with his brilliance in front of goal. He made people he met smile with his wonderful warm character and keen sense of humour. And what a player, The King, The Lawman, what an absolute elite level striker.”
Former team mate Alex Stepney wrote
So sad to hear that Denis has passed away.
Nothing less than a giant of the game and I’m proud to have been his team mate and friend.
God bless Den, rest in peace,
Nothing less than a giant of the game and I’m proud to have been his team mate and friend.
God bless Den, rest in peace,
Winter wrote of his career
He was raised in an Aberdeen tenement, didn’t often have contact with his father who was out at sea as a fisherman, and played early on with spectacles until an operation at Huddersfield Town to correct a squint. From Huddersfield on, he scored goals wherever he went, Manchester City, Torino, United, and back to City where he scored that famous/infamous goal against United in a match that ended in their relegation. Law didn’t celebrate. He went straight down the tunnel at the final whistle. Respect.”
Manchester City whom he joined after his United career and where he famously scored a goal that relegated his former club wrote:
“The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, is mourning with you. Rest in peace, Denis. Our thoughts are with Denis’ family and friends at this difficult time.“
