An absolute genius, a hero for our province.......very sad indeed.
Looks like there is no hope.
An absolute genius, a hero for our province.......very sad indeed.
Looks like there is no hope.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/sport...903,1646612,00 .html
In 1976, Northern Ireland were drawn against Holland in Rotterdam as one of their group qualifying matches for the World Cup. Back then the reporters stayed at the same hotel as the team and travelled with them on the coach to the game. As it happened I sat beside George on the way to the stadium that evening.
Holland - midway between successive World Cup final appearances - and Johan Cruyff were at their peak at the time. George wasn't. I asked him what he thought of the acknowledged world number one and he said he thought the Dutchman was outstanding. 'Better than you?' I asked. George looked at me and laughed. 'You're kidding aren't you? I tell you what I'll do tonight... I'll nutmeg Cruyff first chance I get.' And we both laughed at the thought.
Five minutes into the game he received the ball wide on the left. Instead of heading towards goal he turned directly infield, weaved his way past at least three Dutchmen and found his way to Cruyff who was wide right. He took the ball to his opponent, dipped a shoulder twice and slipped it between Cruyff's feet. As he ran round to collect it and run on he raised his right fist into the air.
Only a few of us in the press box knew what this bravado act really meant. Johan Cruyff the best in the world? Are you kidding? Only an idiot would have thought that on this evening
absolutely phenomenal player, and if he had'nt been consumed by alcohol he would arguably have become the greatest player to ever live, even better than roy keane some might say !!
Thought Nutmeg was a late 90s term coined by Soccer AM
City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.
O'Bama - "Eerah yeah, I'd say we can alright!"
G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!
Just been announced on the news that George passed away a few moments ago.
Bestie has passed away.
R.I.P
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George the Genius has just passed away........
RIP
Simply the Best
Just passed away, R.I.P. George.
May he Rest In Peace
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Just heard it myself. It really does make you sad, doesn't it? In fairness, he fought a tought battle.
My only real memory of George Best has been as an analyst on Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports. Whatever others have said of him I will always remember him as a quiet gentleman. I know it is clichéd but at least all the turmoil in his life has ended. Rest in peace.
May he Rest in Peace. A gentleman and a true great
dont know why cos i didnt expect to be but it made me very sad to hear of the news . RIP George a true legend.
heres a link to a video of some of his best moments.
http://www.grabme.net/dl.php?key=4a5...e7caddd4d28606 233b9
RIP georgie
RIP Georgie Boy
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Rest in Peace George - a true legend.
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RIP George, a very sad day indeed
words can not describe the genius of this man, not from brazil but from the back streets of belfast, he lived the dream for most of us and his brillance will never be forgotten.
the two stories i will remember most are,
once in a united game he got the ball on the half way line and decided to score, even when there were 7 players in his way.......he did it
the other is the famous story in vegas, he can back to his suite in the with a bottle of champagne, $20,000 he had won in the casino and miss world on his arm....and the bell boy said..........mr best,"where did it all go wrong !!"
i grew supporting united and remember my father and uncle speaking of him and when i saw the old footage of the man, i was just amazed and dumbfounded.
as pele said, the greaest footballer who has ever lived.
R.I.P
Ignore Max Power, he is no more, the future is Ron Burgundy. I'd love to be Ron Burgundy but they won't let me........
His legend will live forever!
R.I.P George.
I'd rather die laughing than trying!
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