Photo: Nobby Stiles tribute banner unveiled at Old Trafford

Dale O'Donnell

4 years ago

Scarves and flowers are left in honour of the late Manchester United and England midfielder Nobby Stiles outside Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 1, 2020. - Nobby Stiles, whose celebratory dance on the Wembley pitch holding the World Cup trophy in one hand and his dentures in the other, and described as the "heart and soul" of England's 1966 World Cup winning team, has died, aged 78. Stiles was a tough-tackling midfielder and an integral part of the Manchester United side under Matt Busby who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968. (Photo by PHIL NOBLE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nobby Stiles, the only Mancunian to win the World Cup and European Cup, died aged 78 after a sustained period with prostate cancer and dementia.

A tribute banner to Stiles has been unveiled in the Scoreboard End ahead of today’s game against West Brom.

All credit to Stretford End Flags for the wonderful gesture to pay respect to one of the club’s heroes.

Kick-off is not till 8pm but preparations are underway at Old Trafford.

Check out the banner below:

Nobby Stiles, the only Mancunian to win the World Cup and European Cup, died aged 78 after a sustained period with prostate cancer and dementia.

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