Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion remember Denis Law

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Emotional scenes at Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Kidd, Paddy Crerand and Alex Stepney join the players on the pitch to pay tribute to Denis Law. A lone piper played the Flower of Scotland

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00:30Old Trafford, joining us to pay tribute to Dennis, are his former teammates, Harry Curran,

00:49Brian Kidd and Alex Downing. And of course, his great friend Sir Alex Ferguson.

01:19And now, please be silent for the reading of a poetic tribute to Dennis, which will be followed immediately by a period of applause.

01:37A warrior born of Scotland's land, who rose to rule with a master's hand.

01:44The shepherd end his loyal throne, where Dennis Law made greatness known.

01:51The lawman struck with poise and grace, a predator's instinct, the perfect pace.

01:59With every goal, the terraces sang, his name on their lips, the anthem rang.

02:06A flick, a volley, a header supreme, Dennis turned football into a dream.

02:14The king of Old Trafford, fierce and true, in red he saw the world he slew.

02:22Yet beyond the goals, the man stood tall, a heart of gold that inspired all.

02:30Though trophies shone, his pride was clear, for the fans he played year after year.

02:38Now time has passed, but memories stay, the legend of law won't fade away.

02:46For every chance, for every friend, he's still the king of the Stratford End.

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