Gary Neville hailed Denis Law as ‘an incredible player’ and someone who will be missed an ‘awful lot’ after the Manchester United legend passed way at the age of 84.
Law’s family announced on Friday that the final member of the club’s fabled ‘Holy Trinity’ and a player regarded simply by supporters as ‘The King’ had passed away.
Law, who revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, will forever be remembered by United supporters for his stunning silverware success.
A statement confirming Law’s passing issued by his family read: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
‘We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently. We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.’
Tributes quickly poured in for the 1964 Ballon d’OR winner who won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup in his 11 years at Old Trafford and Neville has now paid his respects.
Gary Neville paid an emotional tribute to Manchester United legend Denis LawÂ
Manchester United legend Law (pictured) passed away at the age of 84 on Friday
Law (left) and Best (right) won United’s first European Cup together in 1968 and are immortalised at Old Trafford
The iconic full-back, like many of his United team-mates during the years of Sir Alex Ferguson’s guidance, became close to Law and issued a heart-warming tribute to the club and England icon.
‘(He will be missed) an awful lot. An incredible player, I know that he was SAF’s fave player,’ Neville told Sky Sports News.Â
‘When you speak to people of that generation, they always name Denis Law as their favourite player. Great humour and wit but always humble. Carried no arrogance about his football career.Â
‘He was a great person to be with. Man United fans all over the world will remember him for a very long time,’ he added.
‘(Denis) was absolutely brilliant company. He was humble in his greatness. A great story teller, would give great advice, and did a lot of good outside of the game.Â
Law was awarded a CBE in the 2016 New Years Honours for services to football and charity
‘He’s done incredible work (with his trust) in terms of raising his voice around issue like Alzheimer’s. He was brave on the pitch and brave off the pitch. Very sadly missed,’ said Neville.
Law is immortalised with two statues at Old Trafford including the United Trinity statue alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton that is centre-stage in the stadium’s forecort.
Former players, club executives and supporters have been laying flowers, scarves, and wreathes at the statue since Law’s death and United CEO Omar Berrada attended to pay his respects on Saturday.
The Spaniard lay a wreath and paid a moment of respect to Law while spectators milled around Old Trafford.Â
