Eamonn Holmes pens heartfelt Denis Law tribute as he joins Man Utd legends at footballer’s Manchester funeral
GB News star Eamonn Holmes joined a host of Manchester United legends, past and present, on Tuesday afternoon as they gathered at Manchester Cathedral to bid farewell to Denis Law.
Former manager Sir Alex Ferguson and current boss Ruben Amorim were among the mourners at the service for the club’s third-highest goalscorer.
The funeral began at 2pm with Law’s coffin carried into the cathedral to the sound of a piper playing Flower of Scotland.
Around 500 people attended the service for the man known as “The King of the Stretford End”, who died on January 17 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2021.
Among them was Eamonn who took to Instagram once he’d arrived to pay one final tribute to the legendary striker.
Sharing a snap from inside the cathedral, Eamonn penned to his 785k Instagram followers: “Here for my friend Denis Law’s funeral. The magnificent Manchester Cathedral for a Magnificent Man. The last of The Holy Trinity.”
Before long, fans rushed to echo Eamonn’s heartfelt sentiment, with one follower replying: “We’ll never forget him!”
“God bless the Law Man and original King… RIP Dennis,” a second added before a third weighed in: “Missed you lots on GB News this morning Eamonn. God bless him and all his loved ones. Beautiful church.” (sic)
Earlier in the day, the funeral procession made its way down Sir Matt Busby Way, pausing at Old Trafford’s Trinity statue where Law stands immortalised alongside George Best and Bobby Charlton.
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the stadium to pay their final respects.
United academy players and coaching staff formed a guard of honour at the statue, where they placed a wreath in tribute.
Black and white images of Law stretched down the front of the East Stand, where flags flew at half-mast.
A book of condolence was opened in the hospitality reception for fans to leave messages and memories of the Scottish legend.
Club captains Bruno Fernandes and Maya Le Tissier represented the current men’s and women’s teams alongside chief executive Omar Berrada.
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United legends Bryan Robson, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Peter Schmeichel and Ruud van Nistelrooy were also among the mourners, as was Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish.
“What a man. What a player first and foremost for this city. But what a person, what a human being he was,” Schmeichel told Sky.
“I was fortunate to work quite a lot with him, and he was just a fantastic man. He was one of those players who drew my attention to Manchester United,” added the former United goalkeeper.
Brian Kidd, who played alongside Law, described him as “such a lovely, lovely person” with “superb humility and empathy.”
Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances during his 11-year spell at Old Trafford, placing him third in United’s all-time scoring charts behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton.
He remains the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or, claiming the prestigious award in 1964.
The Aberdeen-born striker won two league titles and an FA Cup with United, forming part of the celebrated “Holy Trinity” alongside Best and Charlton.
He shares Scotland’s international scoring record with Kenny Dalglish, having netted 30 goals in 55 appearances for his country.
Law was immortalised with two statues at Old Trafford, reflecting his enduring legacy at the club he served with distinction.