The Widow's Son 399 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Rediscovered how good George Best was through some videos on YouTube. I say "rediscovered" since bears of a certain vintage will recall the highlights (and lowlights) of his life and career. I had forgotten what an extremely fast player he was who had fab ball control. In total he spent about six years at the top with a couple of absences/long weekends. Not sure if he would have been such a hit with the way the game is currently played with so much more passing than dribbling. Even saw one goal he scored with his head. Best came across as a fairly thoughtful and articulate individual in the hour-long interview I also watched and he discussed how much more money he actually made outside of football during his career. I did not know that there is an airport named after him nor that he had a liver transplant late in life. Sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 In 1, 2, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGOH 2,344 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'll say it, Bears Den? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 B Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RDFM 3,809 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 He was a Rangers man (apparently) so I guess it qualifies? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 minute ago, In Dungeons Deep said: He was a Rangers man (apparently) so I guess it qualifies? Because he came from Northern Ireland? Grew up a Wolves fan I heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFM 3,809 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 minute ago, BF2 said: Because he came from Northern Ireland? Grew up a Wolves fan I heard. His agent said his one regret in football was never playing for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Best could play in any team in any era such was his speed ,balance and amazing ability. Every fullbacks WORST nightmare and Warburton would have loved him as he could play anywhere in the front three. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, BF2 said: Because he came from Northern Ireland? Grew up a Wolves fan I heard. And apparently wanted an all Ireland team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 minute ago, sandyinroyalblue said: And apparently wanted an all Ireland team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 84,413 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 He wasn't a Rangers man and how in the fuck did you not know about the liver transplant Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copland bear 7,966 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Best for all his talent only had a very short time at the top, Where does he compare to pro's like Ronaldo, Messi , Zidaine etc who did it year in year out. The guy ruined his career, marriage's all through drink, he ended up skint and took to working on Sky sports ffs. And yes I heard he like the Gers but he also played for HIV, He must have been pissed when he signed that contract ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnbank bear 342 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 What would you be doing if you never became a footballer George ? Throwing bricks at Catholics ... Classic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,788 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Stealth hivs thread get it to fuck and fuck hivs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,698 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Best in his prime was before my time....I remember him turning out for Hivs in the early 80's but he has washed up and overweight by then Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedylan 11,555 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeto 112 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 He was dreadful at Hibs. Doesn't that confirm he was a Rangers guy? His heart wisnae in it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullies_bowly_legs 3,890 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Can't deny his ability when you saw him running at centre backs in basically muddy fields, heavy boots, heavier ball and them trying to cut him in half. Most couldn't get near him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFM 3,809 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Does he not hold the record for most goals scored in a match? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vercingetorix 33 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 If George Best was playing in the modern game he'd be the best in the world the guy was a genius aye he ruined himself through drink back then but today's players are brought up differently with the right guidance he'd be a super star. With the protection modern players get Best would be sensational, as would many of the skillful players of that generation the kicking's those guys took back then was shocking it was nothing but out and out thuggery they would thrive in today's game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck the bear 106 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I have two or three of his books, Rangers don't get mentioned in any of them as far as i'm aware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Total git. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Admin............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linfield1690 4,249 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 man city fans "whats that over there turning yella, it's george best with his stella" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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