Charlton runs torch to Old Trafford (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Charlton runs torch to Old Trafford

2:51am Sunday 24th June 2012 in National News © Press Association 2013

Football legend Sir Bobby Charlton is to carry the Olympic flame as it passes Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.

The 1966 England World Cup winner and Manchester United hero, 74, is one of 14 torchbearers on the leg starting from MediaCityUK.

Sir Bobby is scheduled to carry the flame from Water's Reach to Old Trafford stadium, which is an Olympic Football venue.

He will stop for a photo opportunity in front of Trinity statue, which depicts United's "Holy Trinity" of himself, George Best and Denis Law.

The Olympic flame arrived in Britain from Greece on May 18 and the relay began at Land's End, Cornwall, the next day.

A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame during its 8,000-mile, 70-day journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London on July 27.