Manchester United pay respects to Sir Bobby Charlton in win\u060c<\/p>\n
Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton during their victory at Sheffield United on Saturday, with players laying a wreath in the center of the pitch and taking part in a period of applause in honor of the club great who died aged 86 years. .<\/p>\n
A photo of a young Charlton was projected onto the screens inside Bramall Lane before kick-off in Man<\/a> United’s 2-1 Premier League victory as members of both teams queued to return tribute to one of the most recognizable and respected players in the world.<\/p>\n A message on the wreath laid before the Man United<\/a> players read: “In memory of Sir Bobby Charlton, a great player and an even greater man. <\/a>With deepest gratitude from everyone at Manchester United for your service.<\/p>\n Defender Harry Maguire said the news of Charlton’s death had soured the mood during the team’s match preparations.<\/p>\n Sir Bobby<\/a> came into the dressing room a lot and he lit up the place. He’s an absolute legend of the club,” said the England international. \u201cWe are delighted to win the game but it is more than football<\/a> and our thoughts are with his family.<\/p>\n “He was always there if we won or lost, but his presence was really felt in the locker room. We will miss him, the whole world will miss him.”<\/p>\n