king of latvia 0 Posted November 25, 2005 i know its nothing to do with city but just heard he has died .R I P GEORGE BEST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Rob 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Yes very sad news indeed. Unfortunatly I am too young to have been blessed with seeing him on a football field but you dont need to know much about football knows he was as good as they get.Rest in peace George. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Who killed the Croutons 0 Posted November 25, 2005 I am in my thirties and just about remember the end of his Man U. days...The hype was really something.Condolences to his family, and RIP George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essexcanary 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Great player and a great guyR.I.P, my thoughts to his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canaries4ever 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Rest in peace George. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DONT REMEMBER YOUR TENURE AS ENGLAND MANAGER 0 Posted November 25, 2005 It really is very sad. Just watching the footage on sky news, the guy was a genius. Up there without doubt with the true greats like Pele and Maradona.He said on his death bed that he hopes he is remembered for his football, I sincerely hope thats the case. The thing that struck me by all the quotes is something that Matt Busby had said about George Best. I could play him in any position and he would be the best in the club. If he was in defence he would be the best tackler, in midfield the best passer, and upfront the best scorer. George Best, Genius and now you can rest.God bless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted November 25, 2005 Rest In peace George, - A true Great Thanks goodness we can''t draw Heaven in the cup!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted November 25, 2005 I too am too young to remember him but my dad and esp my grandad have told me nobody compares to him!!! I am lucky enough to have his dvds and read his two books i reccommend them to you all......he was the greatest ever!!R.I.P. George- "i spent alot of money on women,cars and booze......the rest i squandered!! Priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted November 26, 2005 Although I am around the same age as George, I never saw him play in the flesh but I remember watching him on TV - he was a revelation.As far as I can recall/investigate, George never graced Carrow Road as during his time, Man Utd were flying high in the First Division and City were at best mid table in the Second Division (nothing new there then)I think the only time City played against Best was in the FA Cup in 1967. It was the 4th Round at Old Trafford and really City went there without a prayer.The United line up was - Stepney, Dunne, Noble, Crerand, Sadler, Stiles, Ryan, Law, Charlton, Herd, Best - there were no substitues in those days.Miraciously City won 2-1 - goals from Bolland and Heath with one in reply from Law.I think the game was on Match of the Day and I beieve it''s on the "Norwich on Match of Day" video - I''ve got a copy somewhere so I''ll check.The City team was - Keelan, Stringer, Mullet, Lucas, Brown, Allcock, Kenning, Heath, Bryceland, Bolland, Anderson.The attendance was 63.405 and receipts totalled £17,372 (an average of just 27 pence per ticket)RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
