Man Utd pay emotional Old Trafford tribute to Law

Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances for United in a trophy-laden spell between 1962 and 1973.

As the teams walked out, a piper played Flower of Scotland while all the players were wearing black armbands and the flags at Old Trafford were all half mast.

A poem was read as the stadium fell silent, with United legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Pat Crerand, Alex Stepney and Brian Kidd all present.

Stadium announcer Alan Keegan, speaking to the fans, said: “Beyond the goals the man stood tall, a heart of gold who inspired all.

” He’s still the King of the Stretford End. “

Before the game, Ferguson paid tribute to Law, credited him with aiding in the United’s recovery following the 1958 air accident in Munich.

Law returned from an injury spell in Italy with Torino and played for the United team that won the European Cup for the first time in 1968. He did not make the final match, which was a 4-1 victory over Benfica, due to injury.

Along with helping Scotland win the British Home Championship six times, he also won one FA Cup and two English league titles with United.

Ferguson described him as the greatest Scottish player ever.

“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 is the most admirable thing he could have accomplished.