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Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:25 am**

Former Man. Utd star G. Best passed away overnight.

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:13 pm**

After watching him on TV and videos for years, I finally saw the legend play a charity match in Elizabeth one day several years.

Michael Parkinson once said that the greatest tragedy was that George Best would never know how good he could have been.

That's a pretty scary thought considering Best was a genius on the football field. The great Pele said he was the best player he ever saw. Maradona idolised him.

Some memorable George Best quotes:

"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."

"If I had been born ugly, you would never have heard of Pele."

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:15 pm**

It's amazing he lasted this long the way he punished his body.
One of the greats, probably only behind Pele and Maradona.
RIP.

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:56 am**

Wedgie wrote:It's amazing he lasted this long the way he punished his body.
One of the greats, probably only behind Pele and Maradona.
RIP.

If only George had played in the World Cup...

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:21 am**

As much as Im a big Man Utd supporter I wish George the best of luck in the heavens and you'll be playing on the biggest stage of football with the gods! RIP