Sir Alex Ferguson pays emotional tribute to 'incredible' Manchester United legend Denis Law
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSir Alex Ferguson believes Denis Law transformed Manchester United as the former Old Trafford boss paid tribute to the legendary striker.
Law, the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d'Or, died on Friday at the age of 84. Law spent 11 years at United, scoring 237 goals in 404 games.
Alongside Bobby Charlton and George Best, he led the United rebuild after the Munich air disaster as Sir Matt Busby's side became the first English team to win the European Cup when triumphing in 1968. "I think he turned the club around and that’s the greatest thing you could say," said Ferguson, speaking to MUTV. "They were recovering from the Munich air disaster, they won the first trophy in 1963 just after they signed Denis. "His part at that time was so vital to the renovation of the team and most people will always remember that.
That signing from Italy was a cornerstone of their future success." Law arrived at Old Trafford from Torino and also had two spells with Manchester City.
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