RIP Denis Law

[Pete R]

Not taking anything away from him. But if offside was a thing back then I am sure his scoring record would of been half as good. Still a proper Legend RIP

What about the goals he scored and were ruled offside when they weren't. It works both ways.

 

[Vienna_70]

Not taking anything away from him. But if offside was a thing back then I am sure his scoring record would have been half as good. Still a proper Legend RIP

Offside was a thing back then.

Football has always had an offside law.

 

[city2]

One of the more likeable red players who came across as a nice guy, terrible disease and heartbreaking for his family to watch him go through. RIP Denis.

 

[Gary James]

I’ve written a piece on Denis’s MCFC career including a few photos. Here:

Denis Law at City

Denis Law had such a wonderful footballing career, with so many periods deserving focus. Inevitably – and rightly – many will focus on his exploits with Manchester United and Scotland. …

gjfootballarchive.com

Another sad loss to football.

 

[jim tolmies perm]

I was there in the scoreboard end with my Dad and cousin as 13 year old……I can’t remember how many times the Stretford End invaded the pitch running the full length of the pitch with their Bay City Roller tartans etc and scarves tied to their wrists and jumping into the scoreboard end where the City fans were.

By Half time there were many rag fans mixed in with the City fans and I remember cheering at Half Time when the scores were given out and the results were going against United and getting a slap from a United fan.

Surreal at the end after ‘Denis had done it’ and as somebody mentioned the game never actually officially finished.

Oh and Mike Doyle stood on the pitch as the Rags fans ran past him…..no one went near him.

Pity we didn’t win the League Cup final against Wolves with Denis in the team that season….although we should have done.

What a forward line

Summerbee, Bell , Lee , Law and Marsh.

Yep exactly how I remember it. Fist fights, bloody mouths and noses around me and as a 12 year old it was a bit hairy for me to say the least. I managed to get out before the announcement that the game had been abandoned and was safely ensconced on the top deck of a 72 bus back to Higher Broughton, listening to the drivers radio and getting home for tea in no time as if nothing had happened

 

[fathellensbellend]

How many blues were at that famous game, and did we have a section as such

 

[ShorehamCitizen]

RIP the backheal king.

Even if you messed that up and the game ended 0-0, the vermin still would have gone down because of results in the other matches going the same way, but as Citizens ignore all that and like to believe your goal single handedly sent them down.

You didn’t celebrate the goal like the gentleman you were. Not just thanks so much for that one moment, but everything you gave this club.

RIP Mr Law.

 

[Revolver]

Wasn’t at OT but did see Denis score twice v Birmingham City that season. Opening game I think.

RIP Denis.

 

[BillCarlisle]

Still nothing on the OS.

Can't work out why?

A poor show IMHO. An acknowledgement should have been on there straight away. Not only did he play for us in 2 spells, I believe that Denis had also been an active member of our Former Players Association. Plus he was part of the past City Players parade on the pitch for the last match at Maine Road The fact that Denis also played for the dark side should have fcuk all to do with it.

 

[BillCarlisle]

No one messed with Helen.
My cousin was there. He said he knew it was time to leave when he saw a man in butchers overalls run on the pitch carrying a meat cleaver.

TBF he was being chased by Big Helen :-)

 

[TinFoilHat]

A poor show IMHO. An acknowledgement should have been on there straight away. Not only did he play for us in 2 spells, I believe that Denis had also been an active member of our Former Players Association. Plus he was part of the past City Players parade on the pitch for the last match at Maine Road The fact that Denis also played for the dark side should have fcuk all to do with it.

Part of me wondered if it was to allow skip the respect he deserves as no other fecker seems to be bothered?

It all feels a little bit disrespectful.

 

[JGL07]

How many blues were at that famous game, and did we have a section as such

There was no segregation back then. It was pay at the gate. The Scoreboard End was very mixed.

 

[radcliffe1309]

Yep exactly how I remember it. Fist fights, bloody mouths and noses around me and as a 12 year old it was a bit hairy for me to say the least. I managed to get out before the announcement that the game had been abandoned and was safely ensconced on the top deck of a 72 bus back to Higher Broughton, listening to the drivers radio and getting home for tea in no time as if nothing had happened

Yeah I had a similar experience, was in the scoreboard end and was 13 years old so very nervous about what might happen to me ....the goal went in and I fucked off with my mate laughing and punching the air until we got home to Blackley and re enacted the goal over and over again in Bogart hole clough park ......Great day thank you Dennis

 

[Franny 1234]

Offside was a thing back then.

Football has always had an offside law.

So where does the frase Goal Hanger come from. I presumed it was before offside. By bad

 

[JGL07]

So where does the frase Goal Hanger come from. I presumed it was before offside. By bad

Goal hanging was standing on the edge of being offside.

The offside rule has existed since 1863, and arguably earlier.

 

[carlosthejackal]

Met him once , lovely bloke and he loved City .

 

[Gary James]

I’ve seen a few obits for Denis Law say he retired in early August 1974 (or even earlier). He didn’t. He actually started the 1974-75 season playing (and scoring) in 1st team competitive games. For facts follow the link:

Denis Law at City

Denis Law had such a wonderful footballing career, with so many periods deserving focus. Inevitably – and rightly – many will focus on his exploits with Manchester United and Scotland. …

gjfootballarchive.com

 

[The Colonel]

Wasn't one of the Edwards lot was it? ;-)

I’ve seen a few obits for Denis Law say he retired in early August 1974 (or even earlier). He didn’t. He actually started the 1974-75 season playing (and scoring) in 1st team competitive games. For facts follow the link:

Denis Law at City

Denis Law had such a wonderful footballing career, with so many periods deserving focus. Inevitably – and rightly – many will focus on his exploits with Manchester United and Scotland. …

gjfootballarchive.com

My dad tells me about the pub with the sign with Dennis in the city kit with his hand in the air (edit scoring a header!) Glad you confirmed that! He’s delighted.

 

[Koniec]

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Embarrassing that they don’t even know how to spell his first name. Sign of the times