Katy Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Just created an avatar and sig to celebrate the great man. Thats really good Ricey - done yourself proud again there.
Thracian Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 And when the One great scorer comes, To write against your name, He'll write, not that you supped a bit, But you were "BEST in our beauiful game". RIP pal. Heaven will need a bigger ground.
Tommy Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 RIP George A true legend who unfortunately I never got to see play, but he will be missed. As said before Gone, but never forgotten
Thracian Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Noone's saying he deserved to die, people are saying they have no sympathy for his condition. There is a difference. Did you ever see him play Lisa? Did you ever walk across Walnut Street bridge and shiver with excitement at what you were about to witness?. There was Beatlemania and there was BEST. Same effect, different stage. Ultimate, inimitable, entertainment. How he played was how he lived -- at full throttle in the most brilliant limelight. And we who were there LOVED EVERY MINUTE I for one would never wish to devalue one minute of his memory by acknowledging the undoubted truth - that he had the flaws of untold millions of human beings once he left that pitch. I shall just remember the joy of his unfettered, mesmeric, football.
Shum Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 RIP Just wish he could have changed his ways after the liver transplant and he would still be with us today and we could have seen more of him on Soccer Saturday.
MC Prussian Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 R.I.P. George Best. I'm undecided here - on one hand he certainly was one of the greatest footballers of all times, on the other, a complete prankster. Anyway, nobody deserves to die (too early).
Hullfox Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Undoubtedly in footballing terms, this man was once a genius. I only saw him once when he played at Filbo in a friendly (for Hibs I think) - He was rubbish. He reminded me of a punch drunk boxer coming back for one fight too many. Unfortunately, his later years were ridden with bad press and sadly that's how I'll remember him. We all have decisions to make in life and he made his. We all have to face up to the consequences of our decisions, he has now faced the ultimate consequence. I do not feel sorry for him one bit, he knew where his lifestyle would lead. My thoughts however are with his familyand friends, they have watched the process from close up and have been helpless to alter it's direction. This must be a terrible terrible day for them.
Gené and Tonic Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Just seen a few videos of him. Unbelieveable, had he been playing today he would have been hailed as a rival to Maradona and Pele, possibly better RIP.
Ricey Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Just been reading this Yahoo Man Utd forum, shows perfectly the arrogant views a lot of people have about Best.
Cat Burger Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 I think one of the reasons I'm so upset about this is because of Soccer Saturday, I used to watch him week in and week out. He had a great knowledge of football and said it how it was. Totally agree there, I took REAL notice of what he was saying unlike some people they have. You could also see that he was a real, and you could go so far as to say 'shy' bloke. RIP
Rincewind Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Could not believe some of those posts. I gave up reading them after that W.A.N.K.E.R one. Are they always like that on there? Added to the condolance thread.
john_lcfc Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 R.I.P George Best football legend. will there be any minutes silences at any games across the country?
Mark Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 will there be any minutes silences at any games across the country? Every Premiership and Football League games this weekend.
john_lcfc Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Every Premiership and Football League games this weekend. good stuff
Collymore Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Watching his tribute on BBC1......what a player. RIP
Thracian Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Watching his tribute on BBC1......what a player. RIP It wasn't on the documentary but my lasting memory of Best's last hours will be the sight of the great Denis Law with tears streaming down his face after seeing his old friend for the last time.
davieG Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Two things that have struck me, one we shouldn't feel sorry for him he lived his life the way he wanted to. Secondly from a football perspective watching the highlights of his career what struck me the most was, not his undoubted ability as I saw that live and can still remember with fondness Best, Law and Charlton before ManU became arrogance personified, but I digress what struck me most was how he stayed on his feet in spite of being clipped and fouled as a result of his skills
Ricey Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Two things that have struck me, one we shouldn't feel sorry for him he lived his life the way he wanted to. Secondly from a football perspective watching the highlights of his career what struck me the most was, not his undoubted ability as I saw that live and can still remember with fondness Best, Law and Charlton before ManU became arrogance personified, but I digress what struck me most was how he stayed on his feet in spite of being clipped and fouled as a result of his skills If only there were more players like that around now It certainly seemed like Best had remarkable balance, especially considering how quickly he moved and how many twists and turnss he made.
davieG Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 If only there were more players like that around now It certainly seemed like Best had remarkable balance, especially considering how quickly he moved and how many twists and turnss he made. Not just balance he wasn't a cheat like so many are today!
Ricey Posted 25 November 2005 Posted 25 November 2005 Not just balance he wasn't a cheat like so many are today! Indeed. Best knew the meaning of football...to entertain and he certainly did that through his carrer.
Katy Posted 26 November 2005 Posted 26 November 2005 Two things that have struck me, one we shouldn't feel sorry for him he lived his life the way he wanted to. Secondly from a football perspective watching the highlights of his career what struck me the most was, not his undoubted ability as I saw that live and can still remember with fondness Best, Law and Charlton before ManU became arrogance personified, but I digress what struck me most was how he stayed on his feet in spite of being clipped and fouled as a result of his skills I think we should just be sad that a footballing legend has passed away, regardless of how he chose to live his life and not forget that he has a relatively young son and an elderly father and family grieving this morning.
Babylon Posted 26 November 2005 Posted 26 November 2005 I think we should just be sad that a footballing legend has passed away, regardless of how he chose to live his life and not forget that he has a relatively young son and an elderly father and family grieving this morning. I agree. Although i'm slightly miffed by the reaction of the press, anyone would think the King of England had just died!!??
Thracian Posted 26 November 2005 Posted 26 November 2005 I agree. Although i'm slightly miffed by the reaction of the press, anyone would think the King of England had just died!!?? Prince Charles is the nearest thing we've got to a King of England - or Tony Blair by his attitude. Who the hell would give a damn about either? Excluding close family and friends of course.
Guest Gist Posted 26 November 2005 Posted 26 November 2005 I never got chance to see him play but from what ive seen he looked a fantastic player I think I heard he quit football young is this true and does anyone know why ??
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