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Sækkepibespiller Terry Carr førte søndag spillerne fra Manchester United og Brighton på banen og inden, der blev fløjtet op til kamp, blev et hyldestdigt læst op af stadionspeakeren Alan Keegan.
I sit fulde lød det således:
Denis Law: The King of the Stretford End. Rest in peace.
A warrior born on Scotland’s land,
Who rose to rule with a master’s hand.
The Stretford End, his loyal throne,
Where Denis Law made greatness known.
The Lawman struck with poise and grace,
A predator’s instinct, the perfect pace.
With every goal, the terraces sang,
His name on their lips, the anthem rang.
A flick, a volley, a header supreme, Denis turned football into a dream.
The King of Old Trafford, fierce and true,
In red, he soared, the world he slew.
Yet beyond the goals, the man stood tall,
A heart of gold that inspired all.
Though trophies shone, his pride was clear—
For the fans, he played year after year.
Now time has passed, but memories stay,
The legend of Law won’t fade away.
For every chant, for every friend,
He’s still the King of the Stretford End.
Foruden spillerne stod også Sir Alex Ferguson og Laws tidligere holdkammerater Alex Stepney, Paddy Crerand og Brian Kidd omkring midtercirklen, mens digtet og den efterfølgende klapsalve lød ud over Old Trafford.