Guest Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Could care less if he liked us, he didn't play for us, some folk are just desperate for everyone to love us, he played for hibs ffs get this out BD Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnbank bear 342 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 hour ago, OhW said: Got any links to this quote? Can't find any evidence of it anywhere. replace catholics with taigs in your google search and youll get on better ..might have been his book or program about his life Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 17,065 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 The most talented footballer to ever emerge from the United Kingdom, for me. Such a shame he destroyed his career and his life, but these days I never judge anyone in that particular situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I always think he never seemed like a British player more latin perhaps? They do say that genius is about being completely different from those around you and that may have been where his style came from Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toad 320 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 As soon as I seen Harry Forrester playing, I knew his style reminded me of someone but for the life of me couldn't work out who it was. Just watched a couple of clips of GB and realised that Harry has a style and attitude on the park, that closely resembles GB. Even down to the fact that he seems to favour a long sleeved top. George in his prime was IMO world class but unfortunately a 'flawed genius' Anyone else consider them, to have very similar footballing styles? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don54 25,590 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 hours ago, In Dungeons Deep said: Does he not hold the record for most goals scored in a match? Holds the joint record for the most goals by a Manchester United player in a single match, six against Northampton Town F.C., FA Cup fifth round on. February 8 1970. Harold Halse scored 6 against Swindon Town in the 1911 FA Charity Shield Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbyst 570 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 why the fuck is this still in here?? Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don54 25,590 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 hours ago, burnbank bear said: replace catholics with taigs in your google search and youll get on better ..might have been his book or program about his life Only link I could find was, " We knew we were different from Catholics. As a lad I'd go throwing stones at Catholic lads from the Short Strand which was just across the road. It was nothing personal. We didn't really understand the larger picture." Billy Bingham Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,797 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hate cunts that turn up late. No excuse for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 6 hours ago, In Dungeons Deep said: He was a Rangers man (apparently) so I guess it qualifies?  6 hours ago, BF2 said: Because he came from Northern Ireland? Grew up a Wolves fan I heard. I remember on an early Michael Parkinson interview that he was asked, "what would you be doing if your were not playing football" - he replied, "the very same as all the people my age; I'd be chucking stones at the kaffliks". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,772 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 6 hours ago, bluedylan said: Excellent clip I can still remember this when it happened and always reminds me of GB.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedylan 11,555 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 minute ago, gmcf said: Excellent clip I can still remember this when it happened and always reminds me of GB.  It was my first game I attended,I remember all the Scottish fans staying in houses all around Windsor and Sandy Row and partying all weekend......simply would not happen now which is kind of sad given the clowns who follow Scotland  now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 4 hours ago, Eck the bear said: I have two or three of his books, Rangers don't get mentioned in any of them as far as i'm aware. Outside of Rangers, I was brought up GB being my idol - and I have never heard of him being a Rangers supporter, wish I had, but pie in the sky stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,772 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, bluedylan said: It was my first game I attended,I remember all the Scottish fans staying in houses all around Windsor and Sandy Row and partying all weekend......simply would not happen now which is kind of sad given the clowns who follow Scotland  now Yeah back in the 70's it seemed the majority of Scotland fans were Bears. Sadly , as you say , times have changed and I don't think it's still the case. I think the support still there , but , like me , no longer attend the games . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 4 hours ago, Vercingetorix said: 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. Yes with the protection from referees, the far superior playing surfaces he'd be a super star.  That's assuming he'd have a different lifestyle.  Back then it was common for players to be piss artists, many professionals smoked.  These days you've got to meet a certain standard of fitness and Best would have to be more professional if he wanted to play at the top.   Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnbank bear 342 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 4 hours ago, OhW said: Parkinson show interview with George best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vercingetorix 33 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, Briton said: Yes with the protection from referees, the far superior playing surfaces he'd be a super star.  That's assuming he'd have a different lifestyle.  Back then it was common for players to be piss artists, many professionals smoked.  These days you've got to meet a certain standard of fitness and Best would have to be more professional if he wanted to play at the top.    Aye mate it was a different world back then, it Best was about today and as you say was a true professional there would be no touching him the guy is up there with the top players the game has produced.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 5 hours ago, Vercingetorix said: 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. Perhaps, but there's lots more different drinks available now - even different types of vodka and white wine brands available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 7 hours ago, WGOH said: I'll say it, Bears Den? Yes, for three reasons. 1) One of the greatest players to have ever played at Ibrox, and I was honoured to be there. 2) The only non-Rangers player this Gers fan ever made the reason to attend a Scottish league game not involving Rangers. 3) Inspired the song "Simply The Best" which is our Ibrox signature tune........................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 84,413 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, tannerall said: Yes, for three reasons. 1) One of the greatest players to have ever played at Ibrox, and I was honoured to be there. 2) The only non-Rangers player this Gers fan ever made the reason to attend a Scottish league game not involving Rangers. 3) Inspired the song "Simply The Best" which is our Ibrox signature tune........................ In response to your three points... 1) Many a world class player has played at Ibrox, should we fill the bears den with a thread for them all? 2) Nobody cares about your personal life. 3) You made that up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 George’s Dr said right Mr Best, do you want the good news or the bad news. I’d like the bad news first says George, Ok says Doc, you have 60 minutes to live, Goodness, what’s the good news, says George, Well, says the Dr, its happy hour at the bar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 8 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: In response to your three points... 1) Many a world class player has played at Ibrox, should we fill the bears den with a thread for them all? 2) Nobody cares about your personal life. 3) You made that up. 1) Good idea. Go for it, would be a great thread. Part of the pleasure of being a Gers fan is you get to see so many great players,at Ibrox., for me the likes of Kempes, Cruyff, Bonhof, Lubanski and my favourite Neeskens 2) I do. 3) Have you checked the facts. Show me the proof. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 7 hours ago, BF2 said: Because he came from Northern Ireland? Grew up a Wolves fan I heard. OK he played in the Ibrox Disaster charity match, IMO greatest player the UK has produced Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 hours ago, Thermopylae said: I always think he never seemed like a British player more latin perhaps? They do say that genius is about being completely different from those around you and that may have been where his style came from I always thought he was more Babylonian Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 21 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Â 3) You made that up. He did, it was actually the song Best Around from karate kid that was about GB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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