Denis Law was Even Better Than You Think | Goals & Skills | RARE FOOTAGE

[@mattys655]

RIP Denis. Thanks for everything,

[@jJustPlayingNZ]

Great memories of my youth. Law and Best ! What a combination. Look at the conditions in some of those games, mud ice the lot. Law was the complete footballer. striker, play-maker, tenacious tackler, winner of the ball, and what a great header of the ball for an average height guy. Thanks

[@stevemckenna2401]

Denis Law for me was underrated. He was fearless. Total penalty box predator. Don’t think people today realise what a great player he was. Absolute genius.

[@stuartmckay7350]

Had the pleasure of seeing him and the other great players Best ..Charlton

[@ivorscrotumic3556]

Underrated, my 4rse. You ask any man u fan (or Liverpool for that matter), how great Dennis Law was & they'll tell ya.

[@johnhughes8466]

One of the greatest strikers ever! Great allround footballer too! Old Trafford was a great place to be in the 60s with BEST,LAW AND CHARLTON! 3 of the best players ever!

Amazing video, congratulations for your work! Denis Law deserved an exhaustive tribute like this one you shared with us! Keep it up!

[@midfieldgenius4636]

How long have you watched football?

[@andypryce1984]

Son of a fisherman from Aberdeen, Played for his country when only 18, His football magic's a sight to see, He leads United on to victory, Denis, Denis Law, King of the Football League.

[@mickfoskett6629]

You got it!!👍👹

[@robertbrown7408]

Looking at this, he could do the so called modern high press and win the ball.

[@johnpacino007]

Modern audiences think, he was just a " finisher " like a Cristiano Ronaldo or a Robert Lewandowski. He wasn't. He was a total footballer, that could defend, be a creative midfield passer & a sniper striker. He could dribble, pass, shoot, off both feet, tackle tenaciously & was a brilliant header of the ball, with a Pelé-Cristiano, basketball, hang time leap. A complete player!

[@HarmsFootball]

There's going to be quite a few of his "side skills" in the middle of the video although if you want to truly appreciate the genius of Denis Law you have to watch games in full. Such a wonderful and unique talent.

[@toby-hb3zy]

Who would you compare him to nowadays?

[@toby-hb3zy]

Also where would you rank him amongst the holy trinity?

[@barblessable]

so true ,genuinely world class.

[@airzulu2733]

World class plus was our Denis . It was a privilege to see this wonderful man play football. Greatest Scottish footballer of all time in my view .

[@philash1000]

Thank you !! The Lawman THEE King of Old Trafford

[@ewanmacfarlane9195]

Ahead of his time .So quick on the turn.And with Charlton and Best to combine with its just a joy. Football truly is the beautiful game.

[@JI7NKJ]

Busby wanted to sign Jimmy Johnstone of Celtic, could you imagine that attack.

[@Bill-Butcher]

​@@JI7NKJ As a Celtic fan I'm glad that never happened, but it's scary to imagine a team with Charlton in midfield, Law up front, Best on the left wing and Jinky on the right wing 👀

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Met him when I was a kid in the sixties, he was then the king of old Trafford. He used to visit Gordon Low, a Bristol City player at the time. He was/is the nicest of men, so kind to us kids, something I’ve never forgotten!!!

[@scottcraig6381]

If only the current team had half his desire work rate and talent…..what a player …world class…

[@1951woodygeo]

He ran for 90 minutes not like todays lot who have to be subbed after 60 minutes .

[@Blackfive1945]

Best Scottish player ever .Would be worth 200 M now

[@IMMERSIVEVOICE]

Nah more like 190M

[@JI7NKJ]

@@IMMERSIVEVOICE Priceless, nobody today comes close

[@adib1321]

Kenny Dalglish is the best Scottish player.

[@adib1321]

@TalorcMcAllan George best even said Kenny Dalglish is the most complete player he seen other than di stefano,I will take George best statement for it

[@Blackfive1945]

@@adib1321 Nah .You forget Kenny got quite a bit stick too .Denis never did . 2 games against Checks ( can`t spell them ) in 1961 and 1973 were what Law was all about .Tremendous player . Loved more than Best by most Man U supporters

[@stevejohnson5014]

Watched him home and away for a few seasons. He certainly wasn’t better than I thought. The most electric footballer I’ve seen in my lifetime. 👑

[@davidburns6681]

ME TOO

[@afcbgord1]

My father came from Aberdeen so we always took a close interest. Saw him play twice in the flesh. Strangely enough he didn't stand out in the England 9 v Scotland 3 match in 1961. Then again for Man U at Southampton in the late 60's. He was electrifying and this montage really captures his speed of thought, his speed off the mark and all round brilliance. Another poster asked which modern footballer might be similar to him. The answer is no-one. He had a unique, world class skill set and ability.

[@KenThomas-y2m]

I was lucky enough to see Law, Charlton and Best play together several times. The description of Law as "the most electric player" is precisely what I remember about him. I'm not saying he was, or wasn't, the best of the three, but yes, an electric buzz is exactly what I felt each time he was in action in the box. He had an astonishing presence.

[@Valhalla88888]

Dennis Law is rhe best player to ever play football ❤

[@patrickmckay307]

Denis Law was on his day ,the best Footballer on the planet.

[@UISTMAN59]

What day was that? A Saturday? :-)

[@alanjack1086]

@@UISTMAN59 Yes.

[@JI7NKJ]

Celtic fan, Agree

[@raydoherty1196]

Without doubt the most popular player of his generation. Massive favourite of not only United fans but also opposition fans and opposition players. Probably the most loved player to ever play the game.

[@barblessable]

Dont be fooled into thinking he was just a goal getter ,he could pass it as well as anyone he was reluctant to go up front when younger as he liked to be more involved as a midfield play maker, he was fearless , two good feet ,and had tremendous spring in his legs could out jump much bigger defenders and had quick silver reactions in the penalty area , MY HERO. "Oh flower of Scotland when will we see your like again". So sad when the news of his diagnosis came out . Great memories of a world class player.

[@targetglen]

You are looking at absolute genius, instinctive, lightning-swift, of a beauty that has never been seen since. The greatest Scottish player of all time and arguably the greatest in the world.

[@daiboot]

What a player and what a man. He had everything on the pitch and equally as much off it. Humility and modesty in abundance. A sad day...💔

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

King of CITY and King of UNITED! Amazing footballer! dx

[@ossyable]

Great to see more than just a compilation of goals. What a remarkable player he was all over the pitch

[@briannelson1784]

Had the good fortune to see Denis at his peak playing for Scotland a true great

[@barblessable]

me too , he had it all ,fearless, fast, two footed and could out jump much bigger defenders "oh flower of Scotland when will we see ......."

[@jon780249]

I was lucky enough to see Law. He was one of the greats, a complete striker.

[@LordFlashheart.11]

Great player, he virtually played on one leg from the mid 60s due to a knee problem that was worse than he thought. Legend.

[@Bill-Butcher]

Brilliant video 👌👌👌 Law was a complete footballer... definitely on the shortlist for best ever Scottish player.... He'd be in all 3 of my all time Scotland, British and Man United teams, he had everything... thanks for sharing 👍

[@Wayfarer4Christ]

I love watching these old games... my father played professional football in England (old Division 3 and 4) during this time and it brings back great memories of watching real men, playing with passion on pitches you wouldn't keep cattle on today! What I love the most is how every time a goal is scored the players celebrate with their team mates - none of this sliding into the corner to pose in front of their favourite photographer. What great days these were!

[@barrysteggles1014]

Definitely the law man so exciting to watch pure magic what price today unaffordable ❤

[@pbosustow]

What a well made video, thanks for highlighting what a fantastic player he was.

[@macca1146]

Law, Best, Charlton, those 3 names put the fear of god in to defences in those days.

[@barblessable]

all 3 genuine world class players.

[@johnmccaughey2722]

Why didnt man utd win more titles with them?

[@henryb160]

@@johnmccaughey2722 Because the other top teams were also loaded with great players. Search YT for an Everton vs Man Utd game from the 1960s (it may've been the Charity Shield match), in which Law, Charlton and Best, were clearly played off the park

[@clivedytor2069]

My boyhood hero. I adored him. May the Lawman rest in peace.

[@D_B_Cooper]

By modern standards a slight knee injury ended his best years. Before then he was the equal of anyone. Bergkamp was named after him which turned out to be a beautiful tribute

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

The King., best ever, wonderful footballer, God.bless you, mr. Law man

[@geralddaish754]

That far post header at 0.44 from a slow, dropping cross seemed to defy the laws of physics!!

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

My all time favourite, THE LAW MAN.

[@mrfedupable]

the greatest ever,Best second

[@happyhabitpodcast]

When you look at the quagmires for pitches they had to play on back in the 60s and 70s its astonishing how players like Denis Law were able to play so sublimely well.

[@davidfuters7152]

You don’t get to be a ballon dor winner by being average , and we had 3 of them Law , Best and Charlton Ohh to have them back on the pitches we have now RIP Sir Bobby , lucky enough to see the 3 of them on a few occasions, magnificent just magnificent

[@bocajuniorboca]

I was blessed to see him in many of these moments.In 1963 he scored against Gordon Banks playing for 3 different teams. United, Scotland and The Rest of the World. He was a predator in the penalty area. A story I've heard is that a shot came back off Banks, who recovered just in time before the King was going to pounce. The story goes, that Denis whispered in Banks' ear, "remember Gordon, I'll always be here!" The opening comment about how many turned up just to watch him was true. United never said he wasn't playing until just before kick off!

[@drchibolo9067]

Look at the field, football has indeed come a long way. Respect to the legends🙌

[@RandomnessTube.]

Denis Law was doing overhead kicks decades before they were a thing RIP.

[@johncass7193]

saw him play for huddersfield when i was 10, an absolute genius

[@gadaboutfootball7893]

Terrific footage

[@johnhughes8466]

What a footballer Denis Law was! World class! Part of the greatest trio ever BEST ,LAW AND CHARLTON!

[@stuartrobertson9025]

What a player left foot,right foot,head,fearless and could dribble don’t make them like that anymore

[@DidYaServe]

He was my dad's favourite player. Messi is probably mine. There are some parallels between the two in terms of the freakish unpredictability in their attacking play. Leaving defenders on their arses, scratching their heads as they conceded goal after amazing goal. Law actually looks more rounded as an all-out striker. Two footed and good in the air despite not being the biggest.

[@JI7NKJ]

Law was in a class all of his own.

Law, Best and Charlton were one of the best forward lines ever.

[@renamamiya5300]

He is number one

[@stevestevenson6816]

Wow he literally had everything, what a player

[@dougscrivens4002]

Before I played Saturday afternoon football, and Utd were in town, either at Villa, St Andrews or the Baggies, I made sure I earned enough pocket money to go see them What a team. But especially The Law Man.

[@geoffreyking4515]

The lawman a legend,you can't talk about Scottish football without law and baxter

[@bernardjay379]

He wasn't particularly tall but he was exceptional in the air. He was a great finisher.

[@gadaboutfootball7893]

That was ironically down to Bill Shankly when The King was at Huddersfield Town.

[@garyhillman4993]

Could out jump a 6 ft 3 defender. Incredible and such accuracy with his head and both feet. Prob the greatest British player better than Best and Charlton

[@dianelynas8700]

Not to mention, look at the state of the pitches, the balls and even the boots that were available elevates him even higher.

[@Melton2023]

R.I.P. Denis!

[@abigailirvine3414]

Priceless

[@sgbh8874]

Brilliant

[@noddytiddlywinks6873]

RIP to a legend of the game

[@raymondstoter6290]

Amazing player, as a young Arsenal fan , I was at the game where the clip of hearing scoring at Arsenal to put United 3 up,is shown, we got 2 back in 2nd half and were pushing for equalizer, Denis Law got the ball and Arsenal players could not get the ball off him, Und won 3 2, I also remember being at Old Trafford Und v Arsenal, he had a fight with Arsenals Ian Ure both got sent off , they went off the field arms round each other, my all time Favorite player outside Arsenal players of course.

[@joekavanagh7171]

I was privileged to be at Landsdowne Road, Dublin, in 1968 to see Denis playing for United against Waterford in the first round of the European Cup. He scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 victory, and four goals in a 7-1 victory in the second leg. He was a genius, whom Bill Shankley described as the greatest player he had ever seen.

[@joanhill355]

Always the King 10

[@craiglobban6925]

RIp a true great

[@redkop510]

Games get called off these days with a bit of snow or rain.The pitches are like carpets.Nothing like what these guys had to play on.Law was a great player who could do it all under any conditions.RIP.

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

My footie HERO

[@kochstevens3210]

Cool sound track on this vid!

[@thebgpikester]

Rip, you badass.

[@MrShabby169]

When you stop and think about this, look at the state of some of those pitches.. Great skills in very trying conditions..

[@cemiltatari6804]

He is only 1.75 cm or so, and still takes the high crosses. amazing athlete..

[@ivorscrotumic3556]

Shankly wanted Dennis Law at Liverpool. You can see why. What a player.

[@garyhillman4993]

What a player. What a great header of a ball passer striker dribbler from a Leeds fan he was magic better than Best he was the best

[@flucazade]

RIP Denis

[@iancognito6920]

saw him live as a 6 year old child with my Dad at everton ...I remember a cross and him being way above others to head the goal ...still remember thinking hiw could he jump so high

[@Suzy-Q-Marciano]

🥃🥃 Slange Var Denis ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Legends Never die ! ⚽Thanks for anything Greets from Milan Luca

[@tommyrocket2604]

I take my hat off to them all by just being able to play on such poor football pitches apart from that I have never seen any footballer to match the lightning reflexes of Dennis Law!

[@Prognosis__]

vale Dennis Law. I was too young to see you play in person

[@outlawww.]

I love to see legends playing the game in the way it should be. Manchester United is a club with a lot of history, also it is a team that has been through many ups and downs, but no matter what state the club is in the fans always support them. Atleast the real fans not dem fakes one :v GGMU👹

[@leehambleton9919]

What a player legend

[@Chris1553]

Denis was one of the greats, he was a tough little begger , when you had to look after yourself !

[@LongsightM12KIPPAX]

Manchester City legend...he loved City so much he played for them twice...

[@clivebaxter6354]

Best I ever saw

[@robertcurrie5140]

Pure Quality

[@neilrafferty2097]

So good in the air.

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Mr and Mrs Bergkamp were so impressed they named their son in his honour…..

[@topgazza]

Imagine the terror as a defender seeing Charlton passing to Best who passes to Law in the penalty area.

[@TheClaptonisgod1]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Boksburg1982]

Look at the condition of the pitches back then. The modern day "superstars" would refuse to play on them.

[@Rich-q8u]

I would say between 63 and 67 he was the best striker in the world

[@petermorris9818]

He wasn't even better than I thought. He was the King.

[@Lurchin]

The King

[@abigailirvine3414]

Absolutely priceless

[@suffern63]

Why can't Scotland produce any players like they once did in such numbers?

[@conner1260]

Better discipline back then I think

[@D_B_Cooper]

Boys played football all day, every day, in the streets. No longer

[@lesliegiles8401]

Se sensational player so quick what a player

[@daveloboda1769]

Eric Cantona has been known as the King by modern day United fans. As good as Eric was, there is only one King and that is Denis Law.

[@CarldelSagarinojr]

RIP DENIS

[@Rich6Brew]

Denis Law: master of the black-heel.

[@fredcapp40]

He invented the bicycle kick👏🙌🙏

[@plane-crashes-aussie-stories]

Wish he'd never played for City. One of my fave players. I have an autographed photo and shirt from him. A legend!

[@joekavanagh7171]

He hated scoring that goal

[@McConnachy]

He’s the real king of Scotland, Annie Lennox is the real Queen. Both from Aberdeen. Stand free

[@MrGranfield]

In the early to mid sixties the two outstanding players in England, bar none, were Law and Greaves.

[@GaryDuncanson-s4g]

Denis bergkamp was named after him

[@stuartdunlop5077]

Anybody know the game at 7:17? I have a signed photo of him carrying the ball after he scores.

[@peterhussey6751]

Technically perfect but Jeez wiry as hell a very well balanced athlete the old timers didn’t give out praise Willy nilly was waiting for a comprehensive highlight reel to confirm what I already knew anyway

[@mohdazmi10]

Thr ony scot to win the Ballon D'or.