Manchester United Parade

Wet and cold but a great day at United's  parade through the city with their 19th league title. Just stood at the roadside and took these - great atmosphere, hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed taking them.

United's 19th title

I gave up my season ticket when the Glazers took over at Old Trafford, but United will always be my team – you can’t just switch off nearly 50 years of support. So it was a pleasure to get some shots at Old Trafford today at the Blackpool game, where United celebrated their 19^th title. 

I liked the way they've decorated the front of the stadium, with Sir Matt looking suitably impressed with the 19th title

As usual the flags were flying

Green and Gold was very much in evidence

But this guy was fantastic - seen in town before the game started. What a star!

'Green and gold 'til they die or fold'

The colours of Newton Heath, the forerunners of Manchester United, and very much on display at Old Trafford today. Since I've never been in the ground since the Glazers took over, it was a wistful Gordon that made his way to see what the impact was and it was amazing. A phenomenal number of Reds were wearing Green and Gold as a visible statement of their dissatisfaction with the Glazer regime. Fantastic.

Green and Gold 'til they die or fold

United's soul is never sold
So proudly wear that green and gold
We'll never wear our famous Red
'Til Glazer's gone or even dead
So raise that ancient standard high
By green and gold we'll live or die
That day will come again for sure
When we can wear our Red once more

The Original King...

When I was eight I was taken by my dad to my first football match at Old Trafford – and there I formed my allegiance. Now whilst I won’t go to the games anymore (LUHG), they’re still, and always will be, my team. I was also privileged to be of the age that meant I saw the United Trinity play – but for me the finest – for all the undoubted skill and flair of Bobby and George – was the original King Denis. And there's a great kids poem about him by Gareth Owen - called simply 'Denis Law'.