Fans gathering at stadium tell of ‘true gentleman’published at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time
Fans have gathered outside Old Trafford, where Denis Law’s hearse is scheduled to call before leaving the stadium for the funeral at Manchester Cathedral.
Peter Byrne, 81, said: “He was a wonderful man and a great goal scorer. I met him at his son’s wedding as I was working at the golf club where it was held. He was a true gentleman.”
Meanwhile 75-year-old Thomas McGuire said Law was “a one-off”.
“He was a truly great goal scorer and a wonderful man,” he added.
Retired civil servant Eric Gillson, 71, said Law was his favourite player.
He said the former striker “really connected with the fans” and his death was “such a loss”.
