Man Utd confirm details of Sir Bobby Charlton funeral with procession set to pass Old Trafford for fans to pay respects

The Red Devils legend passed away at the age of 86 on October 21. Tributes were paid at the Manchester derby on October 29 at Old Trafford and an anti-Glazer protest was cancelled out of respect for the former England international.

Now, United say the formal memorial will take place on Monday at 2pm to celebrate Charlton’s life. The club have confirmed a procession to the Cathedral will pass by Old Trafford for a moment of reflection and give fans a chance to say a final farewell. The procession is expected to pass in front of the Trinity Statue at approximately 1:30pm.

His family will hold a private committal and have requested privacy around the arrangements for this. The service will be led by Canon Nigel Ashworth. Around 1000 guests are expected to visit the cathedral to pay their tribute.

Sir Bobby was one of United’s greatest ever players. He played more than 750 games for the club over 17 years, won the European Cup, the English top-flight and FA Cup during his glittering spell there.

Few will have a legacy quite like his and, outside of United, he played a key role in helping England win the World Cup in 1966.