Thousands gathered to say goodbye to Northern Ireland and Manchester United legend Harry Gregg OBE on Friday. Every spare minute in his early years were spent kicking football in Victoria Park in the summer, and in the winter it was street football, with goalposts on the gable wall.”. VideoHow a little Ant became a financial giant, 'All Republicans should marry Democrats' Video'All Republicans should marry Democrats'. Among the mourners to arrive at the church were former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton and former striker Denis Law. Harry Gregg was admired for both his ability and character, his funeral has been told. Harry Gregg's family have said they are "amazed and overwhelmed" at the level of support they have received since he died on Sunday aged 87. The funeral of Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg has taken place in Coleraine, Co Londonderry. Read, watch and listen to the best bits of BBC Sport's coverage of Black History Month. Hundreds braved the wind and rain to pay their final respects to the hero of Munich. The funeral of Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg has taken place in Coleraine, Co Londonderry. Not for something that happened on a spur of a moment’. “As a child, Mr Gregg’s footballing idol was Glasgow Celtic goalkeeper Johnny Thompson. Harry Gregg has been mourned at his funeral Why you can trust Sky News Manchester United great Harry Gregg has been described as a "one off" at his funeral. I could always look at him, he was the perfect role model," he said. In a eulogy, BBC Sports presenter Stephen Watson recalled Mr Gregg's childhood, where he was the first of six children. He bravely rescued team-mates and other passengers following the Munich plane crash in which 23 were killed, including eight United players. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire, The coffin of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg arriving at St Patrick's Parish Church, Coleraine, for his funeral. Match of the Day 2 pundits Peter Crouch and Martin Keown analyse Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal - featuring Paul Pogba's "very bad afternoon". Manchester United greats gather for legend Harry Gregg's funeral. He rescued United players Sir Bobby and Dennis Viollet from the BEA Flight 609, as well as a 20-month-old baby and her badly injured pregnant mother. Addressing the church, Gregg’s son John told mourners that the funeral was being held on the anniversary of Duncan Edwards’ death. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire, Bobby Charlton at the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg takes place at St Patrick's Church in Coleraine. Gregg, a hero of the 1958 Munich air disaster, died on Sunday aged 87. Gregg, a hero of the 1958 Munich air disaster who made 25 appearances for Northern Ireland between 1954 and 1963, died on Sunday aged 87. In a eulogy, BBC Sports presenter Stephen Watson recalled Mr Gregg’s childhood, where he was the first of six children. 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Sections, Mourners gather for funeral of football legend Harry Gregg [Photos] Close, Well wishers and mourners line the streets as the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer Harry Gregg takes place on February 21, 2020 in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. In a tribute, Gregg's son John said: "Dad as a father was really, really good. PA Photo. MANCHESTER UNITED greats Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton were among mourners who gathered for the funeral of club icon Harry Gregg. GAA kit maker O’Neills faces backlash over ‘Battle of Britain’ jerseys. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Addressing the church, Gregg's son John-Henry told mourners that the funeral was being held on the anniversary of Duncan Edwards' death. “Harry also purposely flunked an exam so he didn’t have to go to grammar school as they concentrated on rugby and cricket.”. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye, The funeral of Harry Gregg takes place at St PatrickÕs Church in Coleraine on February 21st 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph), Family members carry the coffin of former Manchester United goalkeeper, Munich air crash survivor, Harry Gregg after the church service of his funeral at St Patrick's Parish Church in Coleraine, Northern Ireland on February 21, 2020 (Photo by PAUL FAITH / AFP) (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images). © 2020 BBC. Some of the biggest names in the history of football - Sir Alex Ferguson, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton - arrived to remember a man who left his mark both on and off the pitch. Read about our approach to external linking. Harry Gregg, Manchester United and Munich hero, dies aged 87 – video report The footballer Harry Gregg, who has died aged 87, was one of the finest and bravest goalkeepers of … See PA story FUNERAL Gregg. "Harry Gregg. Our. Sir Alex Ferguson arrives for the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg, at St Patrick's Parsh Church, Coleraine. "I believe my dad's life is something - even though we are hurting - that should be celebrated because, as they say, he certainly was a one off," said John-Henry. Gregg became the world's most expensive goalkeeper when Sir Matt Busby's United paid Doncaster £23,000 in 1957 and he was voted the best keeper at the World Cup a year later. "Dad knew we all loved him, ever single one of us, and towards the end I told him every single day. Mr Watson added that while the Munich air crash had a significant impact on Gregg, the death of his wife Mavis "was his darkest hour". Gregg had spells with Windsor Park Swifts, the reserve team of Linfield, and his local club Coleraine before moving to England to sign for Doncaster at the age of 18, and played for Rovers between 1952 and 1957. Picture date: Friday February 21, 2020. Read about our approach to external linking. “The Gregg family would like to thank the medical staff at Causeway Hospital for their wonderful dedication to Harry over his last few weeks. He won just 25 caps for his country during an international career that was hampered by injury. "Although hurting deeply as a family it is our hope that this time and the funeral itself can be used as an opportunity for supporters everywhere to celebrate his great life, achievements and associations," they said. Munich was extremely harrowing but it Mavis’s death that was the core of the pain that he suffered. Fondly remembered: Harry Gregg during his heyday as a world-renowned goalkeeper of the highest quality, "In his own words, being transferred to Manchester United was like a dream coming true, but if truth be told he would have paid to have played for them, if he had been a rich man.". We celebrate your life today,” Mr Watson concluded. "At the age of just 25 his wife Mavis passed away with breast cancer. Harry Gregg: Sir Bobby Charlton leads tributes to late Manchester United great, Mongolians battle to keep culture alive in China. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire, DUP leader Arlene Foster arrives for the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg, at St Patrick's Parsh Church, Coleraine. Reading them has given us all such a huge lift and comfort at this otherwise sad time," they said. And there was time for some memories of a man who didn't suffer fools and wasn't averse to the use of some "industrial" language. He said: “But as he told me - it was getting back to football that saved his sanity. “He was called the 'Hero of Munich' but he always wanted to be remembered for simply as a footballer and a coach of some repute. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire, Andrew Madden Twitter Mr Watson said that Gregg's "notoriety because of the Munich air crash came at a price" and "cast a shadow over his life that he found difficult to dispel". The former Northern Ireland international, who was named the best goalkeeper of the 1958 World Cup, died earlier this week, aged 87. It was his darkest hour. Picture Colm O'Reilly Sunday Life, Sir Bobby Charlton arrives for the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg, at St Patrick's Parsh Church, Coleraine. It was for a world record fee of £23,500 - as Harry said himself it doesn’t sound like much now - and David Beckham spends more on haircuts - but he was the most expensive goalkeeper on the planet. PA Photo. Manchester United great Harry Gregg has been described as a "one off" at his funeral. “Soon, while at Doncaster Rovers, one of the world’s biggest football clubs came calling.

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