Manchester United will hold a minute’s applause for the legendary Denis Law before facing Brighton.. Law passed away aged 84 on Friday and tributes have poured out for the King of the Stretford End, who was immortalised with two statues after making 404 appearances for United.. A statement released on behalf of the Law family said: “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.”. The news of Law’s passing broke during the Under-18s game against Preston North End and the youngsters emerged for the second half wearing black armbands as a sign of respect.. The Under-21s held a minute’s applause for Law before their game against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon and also wore black armbands. Fans have laid flowers at the Trinity Statue to pay their respects to Law and United CEO Omar Berrada paid his respects by laying a wreath.. United will pay further respects to Law before Sunday’s game against Brighton.. A statement from the club on Friday said: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.. “With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players. The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”. Law’s 46-goal haul in 1963-64 remains a club record and he was an integral member of the title-winning squads in 1965 and 1967. He played in United’s run to the European Cup final in 1968 but was injured for the final and watched it on television from his hospital bed.
