Tuesday marks 20 years since the death of one of our greatest-ever players, the incomparable George Best.
Respecting the proximity of the anniversary, stadium announcer Alan Keegan asked the crowd to please "show love for the genius, maverick, legend George Best."
A big round of applause followed, as his legacy endures.
The news of huge Reds fan and gifted bass guitarist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's death rocked the musical world and beyond.
A number of Stone Roses hits were played during the warm-up and a banner was unfurled, organised by TRA, reading 'RIP Mani', underneath another featuring the iconic Mancunian.