Cerberus 302 Posted November 25, 2005 Yes, I'm expecting to hear a pronouncement from the Prime Minister of Luxembourg any time now ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 25, 2005 Waiting for George to die reminds me of the week we were waiting for JP2 to pope his clogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
death rattle 1 Posted November 25, 2005 I'm a traditionalist,so I'm plumping for a 3 o'clock kick-off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted November 25, 2005 I'm a traditionalist,so I'm plumping for a 3 o'clock kick-off! With Sky involved, it'll be 9 o'clock on Wednesday night with a four-hour build-up by Andy Gray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted November 25, 2005 Besty is still in there fighting!....hes lasted lomnger than anyone thought..could a miraculous recovery still be on the cards?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TickTock 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Okay I along with all the press thought he would pop his clogs last night, but since he hasn't, I'll go for a late afternoon 15.30ish sending off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
death rattle 1 Posted November 25, 2005 Seems his Doc has repeatedly shown him the red card but he refuses to leave the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 25, 2005 could a miraculous recovery still be on the cards?! No, I don't think so. Several papers have been running obits and the Jeremy Vine show on radio 2 has just had a tribute to him, although some listeners have pointed out he isn't dead yet. But I suppose if you're not on-air again until Monday ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TickTock 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Just announced..the pumps have ran dry and George has passed away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
death rattle 1 Posted November 25, 2005 yep-game over,final whistle ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted November 25, 2005 George Best has died-official.R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted November 25, 2005 Respect to the man, he's given the combined talents of the DL compilers a body swerve as skilful as those he managed on the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 25, 2005 Here's the link Almost exactly 24 hours since he was given 24 hours to live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 25, 2005 Time to remove the poll. I would feel sympathy for his dad. Outliving your own son... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted November 25, 2005 George Best has left the pub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 25, 2005 Farewell George, hope there's a nice triple vodka waiting for you in heaven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 25, 2005 I've just edited his biography in Wikipedia, by the way. Just tidying up all the updates on his condition. That will be changed a bit by others, but I've made my contribution... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted November 25, 2005 A while back he said he had 6 months to live. Does anybody remember when that was as it would be interesting to see if he was right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theyiddo 0 Posted November 25, 2005 ...and just as the relaxation of the drinking laws came into effect. I'm sure there is some irony in that somewhere!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tseug Posted November 25, 2005 I can't believe that the DDP doesn't count this as a suicide! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Vulpine 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Ahh, George. Famous for kicking footballs. And now you've kicked the bucket. Pity you didn't kick the bottle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 25, 2005 Like mother, like son. She died of alcoholism too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 25, 2005 I've notice that have been two more NO votes since it was announced that he has died! I think we can take it as read that Best will not survive into 2006... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
