“I idolised him”: Sir Alex Ferguson pays emotional and inspiring tribute to fallen legend – report

Manchester United have announced their plans to pay tribute to Denis Law after his recent death.

The sad news of the former United striker’s passing broke yesterday evening.

The former Scotland international was one of the greatest strikers of his generation and formed part of the “holy trinity” alongside George Best and Bobby Charlton.

In August 2021, it was announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia and sadly lost his four year battle yesterday.

Sir Alex Ferguson paid an emotional tribute to the legend yesterday, saying:

“Denis was a fantastic character, one of the great characters you get in football who absolutely loved the game.

“He was a magnificent player. I have always said that he was my hero as a player and he has to be the best Scottish player of all time. I idolised him.

“When I first met him I was so excited. It was at a game in Paris, he had played in the first half and we went for a cup of tea afterwards.

“For me, he epitomised everything a Scotsman is about. He was daring and courageous, he had that bravado about him and he had style. He was a truly fantastic footballer.”

The Manchester Evening News report that “a minute’s silence will be held at Old Trafford on Sunday to honour Manchester United icon Denis Law” before their league match at the weekend.

“Ahead of the 2pm Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion, United players will wear black armbands in tribute.”

United’s youngsters already paid their respects with armbands in their 5-2 Youth Cup victory over Preston North End last night.

United fans will come out in full force to pay their respects on Sunday afternoon before a 2pm kick off versus Brighton at Old Trafford.

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