Manchester United pay perfect tribute to Bobby Charlton with 2-1 win over Sheffield
Charlton was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, playing alongside his brother Jack, and he made 758 appearances for United, scoring 249 goals
Manager Erik ten Hag was happy that his squad could honor one of the greatest players in Manchester United history with a victory on Saturday, despite the fact it was a somber day after Bobby Charlton's passing.
Manchester United moved up to ninth in the Premier League standings with a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United.
"Excellent, naturally we must say our farewell in honor of Bobby Charlton because of his amazing accomplishments," Ten Hag said.
We spoke about this before to the game; he was excellent both on and off the field. We accomplished it with a victory and in a respectable manner to give it credit and honor his large personality.
The Manchester supporters in the other end sent out a loud cheer after Diogo Dalot scored the game-winning goal in the 77th minute with an incredible effort from 25 yards out: "There's only one Bobby Charlton!"
"We wanted to give a little bit more to the game when we first arrived. I thought the victory brought some happiness on a sad day," Dalot said to Sky Sports.
This is the contribution we could provide to the family today, Saturday. We at United are a single family.
Following the announcement of Charlton's passing at the age of 86, supporters put up posters and shirts carrying his name, while players from Sheffield and United emerged at Bramall Lane wearing black armbands.
Harry Maguire, a defender, said that the team's preparations for the game were less cheerful after learning of Charlton's passing.
Maguire said, "Sir Bobby lit up the dressing room when he came in." "He truly is a legend." Though we are happy to win the game, his family is more important to us than football.
Whether we won or lost, he would always enter the locker room, but his presence was most noticeable there. Both the world and ourselves will miss him.
During pre-game introductions, Bruno Fernandes, the captain of United, brought a wreath and laid it on the Bramall Lane field with the words, "In loving memory of Sir Bobby Charlton, a great player and even greater man." We at Manchester United are really appreciative of your assistance.
When news of Charlton's passing spread, Sheffield supporters let out a few jeers, and what was supposed to be a minute of silence for Charlton and those impacted by the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza instead became a round of cheers.
Playing with his brother Jack, Charlton was an important member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad. He made 758 appearances for United and scored 249 goals in those games.
On Sunday, supporters of all ages congregated at Old Trafford to pay tribute to Charlton and to sign a book of sorrow.
"A huge loss for his family, for Manchester United, for English football, for European football," was how Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described Charlton's passing.
