Steve McClaren in tears in Manchester United dugout as club pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United coach Steve McClaren was visibly emotional as the club paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of their Premier League clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday evening.
Charlton's family issued a statement on Saturday afternoon announcing the death of the former midfielder at the age of 86. He died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the early hours of Saturday morning.
As a mark of respect, both sets of players, plus match officials, sported black armbands, and United captain Bruno Fernandes laid a wreath in tribute.
A minute's applause also took place ahead of kick-off in remembrance of the former midfielder, who made 758 appearances for United, winning seven major honours, including the European Cup. READ MORE: Blades vs United LIVE READ MORE: United legend Sir Bobby Charlton dies United's travelling fans produced a chorus of 'There's only one Bobby Charlton' as a picture of the former United player was displayed on the Bramall Lane giant screen.
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