'I burst into tears when I heard about Sir Bobby Charlton's passing, he was devoted to Manchester United'
manchestereveningnews.co.uk“Sir Bobby, the legacy you left us with. History, dignity & integrity. Our promise to you. We will protect that legacy and keep the red flag flying high" - the words on a banner erected outside Old Trafford today.
Manchester United invited supporters to gather for Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral procession and they turned out in their droves.
Some fans had travelled hours to attend at Old Trafford and others had requested time off from work, but they all had something in common; they wanted to pay their respects to a legend.
Sir Bobby's passing last month, at the age of 86, left the football world in mourning and one supporter, speaking prior to the arrival of the funeral cortège, was too overwhelmed with emotion to be interviewed. ALSO READ: Sir Bobby Charlton funeral procession and memorial service as they happened ALSO READ: Charlton made greats stop in their stride Jayne was able to speak and said: "He was a great footballer and he played with true sportsmanship.
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