Tag: Denis Law
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The Late Denis Law
Manchester United’s Holy Trinity – George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law – are reunited on the pitch at the stadium in the great beyond after Denis (84) called ashore for the final time by the most important manager of them all earlier this evening. Best, Charlton and Law. From the first time I ever…
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Sideline Cuts – 15
Does anybody else remember 7/11 Supermarkets? Whoever was behind the business was certainly well tuned in from a marketing perspective. Not only do the numbers rhyme, in a sporting context at least, they are and for a long time have been seminal digits. Most notably at Manchester United, where the almost inevitable – and merited…
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Days you can’t forget to remember
It may come as a shock to some to learn that there was a time yours truly gave serious consideration to becoming immersed in the local soccer scene. Indeed, the fact is that I had been to several soccer matches before wheels transporting this writer parked up on a GAA pitch. Thanks to the kindness…