Denis Law : The King Of Old Trafford (Part 2 of 2)

Law joined Torino in 1961 for a British record 110,000 pounds. But even in Torino he could not concentrate. Trouble with the coach, no mind in the game, disobedience of the coach in the match against Napoli is a lot of disastrous year. He still scored 10 goals in 27 matches for Torino. He handed in a transfer request at Torino soon enough. Meanwhile, Matt Busby was waiting to see when he would bring his favorite player in the shrine of United. Finally, on 10 July 1962, Danish Law set foot at Old Trafford for a record 115,000 pounds.

August 16, 1962 - Law Debuts for United. The opponent in the first match was West Brom. Law scored the first goal for United in the first seven minutes of the match, although the Red Devils drew 2-2. After that, Denis law did not have to look back. He found a mentor and an environment all to his liking. Although Denis Law was originally a center forward, he also played as an inside forward or second striker. Occasionally Law could go deep and create a great space to Bobby Charlton with a through ball. His dribbling and ball controlling were outstanding. Matt Busby would make him do the playmaking along with the finishing. He scored 29 goals in 44 appearances for United in his first season. Bobby Charlton was with him of course, Matt Busby brought George Best from the Youth Academy. One of the Greatest Trio in the History of Football came into being, The Holy Trinity - Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, George Best.

The Red Devils continue to have success in their ordeal. After nearly seven years, the Red Devils regained the English League First Division title in the 1964-65 season. Denis Law scored a total of 39 goals that season. Even the most golden time of Law's career was not without injury. Law suffered an injury in the middle of the 1967-68 European Cup. That's why he was on the bench even though Man United won the event. Law was in dangerous form that season. Law came back in full form the following season. In the 1968-69 European Cup, it was as if Law was running havoc. He scored 9 goals till the quarter final. But in the semi-finals, Manchester United couldn't get the better of Rocco's AC Milan. Manchester United were eliminated from the semi-finals after losing 2-1 in two legs. Denis Law has never played in a European Cup final. Denis Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances for Manchester United. He is the third highest scorer in Manchester United. He has twice won the League, once the FA Cup, twice the Charity Shield and once the European Cup for the Red Devils. The first and only Scottish to win the Ballon d'Or in 1964 was Denis Law. He left behind Luis Suarez, Eusebio, Jimmy Greaves, Lev Yachine and Gianni Rivera of Inter Milan.

After spending almost eleven years at United, Law rejoined Manchester City. The last years for United was not good. Most of the time he was afflicted with injuries. In the ending of his career, he played 24 matches for City and scored 11 goals. Denis Law scored 30 goals in 55 matches for Scotland. In 1974, The King Denis Law bid farewell to both international and club football. One of the best forwards in football. This forward will be King of Old Trafford and King of English football for the rest of his life. [2/2]