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Posted by Editor on 13th January 2010 at 06:30 PM
Busby Babe Albert Scanlon's final run down the wing
by Tony Flynn

Police today closed off Liverpool Street, Salford as the funeral cortege for Albert Scanlon wound its way through the snowy streets as it passed on its way to All Souls Church, Weaste for a requiem Mass.

Football fans, friends and ex-work colleagues stood outside the church ready to pay their final respects, whilst many more packed into the church awaiting the service.

A police escort brought Albert's coffin to the church while numerous cars carrying family and friends followed behind.

A coach carrying representatives of Manchester United United Football Club followed seperately, alighting from the coach were ex-Reds, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Nobby Stiles, Bill Foulkes, David Sadler, Alex Stepney, Wilf McGuinness and Kenny Morgans. There were also a sprinkling of the youth team there ready to show their respect for the ex-Busby Babe.

Gordon Taylor the President of The Profesional Footballers Association was also in attendance along with numerous people from the footballing world.

A packed church heard the Mass conducted by Father Shaun K. Braiden, whilst the Eulogy was read by Sir Bobby Charlton, CBE.

The funeral party then left for a private internment, leaving dozens of teary-eyed Manchester United fans outside the church each telling their own story about Albert and his playing career, whilst others reminisced about their time spent in his company.

A sad day for football.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Paul Kenny ( member )  7th June 2010
Excellent stuff Tony - it took me back to when we were marched out of primary school to look over the playground wall into Weaste Cemetary to watch the funeral of Eddie Coleman - a sea of people and big vans with "Grandstand" cameras on the roof....... an amazing sight for a seven year old.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  16th January 2010
Very touching but well presented, a nice tribute to Albert. Enjoyed watching this as I was at the Funeral and recognise quite a few people in the video. Eric Standen

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  15th January 2010
A great video, proper Salfordians talking about one of their own, OK born in Hulme but a Red, best tribute I have seen to Albert, sensitive and heartfelt.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  15th January 2010
Nice to see him so well remembered - and the interviews were great; with people who were obviously willing to talk, nice thoughts about him and not intrusive. Well done! That Generation

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  14th January 2010
good article but seems to be slight problem with the video not playing the full length?? would be good to fix the problem, cheers, well done

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  13th January 2010
Marvellous stuff, well done Flynn'y, you are true Red.

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