Ravenstorm 0 Posted November 26, 2005 I see he reached his'Best before' date. I read an interesting letter asking why there was B A coverage of the oldest surviving Scottish veteran of WW1 dying at 108, yet a washed up footballer merits specil bulletins and mulittudinous Tv remembrance programmes. He has a point methinks. I think by now he was more famous for being famously drunk than for hs football prowess. And before anyone gets on a high horse I think he was a great footballer and I have been a MU supporter since I was knee high to a grasshopper in Zim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 26, 2005 Interesting to note that before some matches today, there was a minutes applause rather than a minutes silence. I wonder if that might start to become standard for football figures that peg it, so as not to suffer the indignity of a minutes silence ruined by a minority, which happened today at Man City (Liverpool) and Millwall (Leed Utd)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted November 26, 2005 Interesting to note that before some matches today, there was a minutes applause rather than a minutes silence. I wonder if that might start to become standard for football figures that peg it, so as not to suffer the indignity of a minutes silence ruined by a minority, which happened today at Man City (Liverpool) and Millwall (Leed Utd)... As a footballer, Best was hated by everyone apart from Man U fans! Did anyone expect anything other than jeers and applause, from Leeds and Man City? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 26, 2005 B A coverage of the oldest surviving Scottish veteran of WW1 dying at 108, Arthur Anderson had a chance to play in one of the most historic football matches in history and pulled out. He only had himself to blame for the BA coverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 26, 2005 As a footballer, Best was hated by everyone apart from Man U fans! Did anyone expect anything other than jeers and applause, from Leeds and Man City? Isn't that the case with every Man U player? It was Liverpool fans that caused the rumpus at the City of Manchester stadium BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodnight Vienna 2 Posted November 27, 2005 Scored his last goal..... Rest in peace Georgie. And just when 24 hour drinking laws have arrived in UK pubs & clubs too.... VIENNA xxxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted November 27, 2005 Oh ... 12.15 pm tomorrow. Just before the news. Am I cynical, or wot ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 27, 2005 George Best is being buried on Saturday in Belfast. Probably safer than a cremation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathwatch 0 Posted November 27, 2005 A great picture of him 'Kicking the Bucket!" Enjoyed the picture, anyone got any "George Best Jokes"? I heard someone start one yesterday whilst on the way out of the pub, sadly I didn't stop to earwig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 27, 2005 Someone already posted the one about the butchers and 'Best liver for sale' further up this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted November 27, 2005 B A coverage of the oldest surviving Scottish veteran of WW1 dying at 108, Arthur Anderson had a chance to play in one of the most historic football matches in history and pulled out. He only had himself to blame for the BA coverage. Are accountants now playing football? ps. Great website! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heretic_Zero 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Enjoyed the picture, anyone got any "George Best Jokes"? I'm kind of surprised that we haven't been utterly in-undated with George Best jokes! Despite the poll, to be honest it really wasn't a suprise to see him pass on to the 'other-side', but the part tht did make me laugh was the fact that we've just got the 24 hour drinking lark going on now and both of our 'legendary drinkers' missed it! I can actually picture Best and Olivier both to the sound of 'Last Orders'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 28, 2005 Are accountants now playing football? Arf arf. Presumably people are aware - re football - that Arthur Anderson, as in the very old scotsman, was there when the British and German troops played football at Christmas 1914. Arthur himself opted not to turn out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted November 28, 2005 Are accountants now playing football? Arf arf. Presumably people are aware - re football - that Arthur Anderson, as in the very old scotsman, was there when the British and German troops played football at Christmas 1914. Arthur himself opted not to turn out. And naturally the Germans won on penalties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted November 28, 2005 Enjoyed the picture, anyone got any "George Best Jokes"? I'm kind of surprised that we haven't been utterly in-undated with George Best jokes! Despite the poll, to be honest it really wasn't a suprise to see him pass on to the 'other-side', but the part tht did make me laugh was the fact that we've just got the 24 hour drinking lark going on now and both of our 'legendary drinkers' missed it! I can actually picture Best and Olivier both to the sound of 'Last Orders'. I hadn't realised that Larry Olivier was a legendary boozer. Or did you mean Oliver (Reed)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 28, 2005 Prof Williams goes to see George Best:- Prof: "George, I've got good news and bad news." George: "Give me the bad news." Prof: "You have one hour to live." George: "What's the good news?" Prof: "It's Happy Hour !" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 28, 2005 Prof Williams goes to see George Best:- Prof: "George, I've got good news and bad news." George: "Give me the bad news." Prof: "You have one hour to live." George: "What's the good news?" Prof: "It's Happy Hour !" I think we are being a bit harsh on him. George had the piss taken out of him for years and it should stop now. Afterall, what does he need a kidney dialisis machine for now. (Not exactly accurate but it has undertones of alcoholism). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 28, 2005 According to this Best had two secret daughters. They can't be bringing this up in the hope of getting an inheritance because he didn't have a bean. In fact he even got his hospital treatment free (estimated cost £100,000) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Peter 14 Posted November 28, 2005 From the article in the mirror. "Best's wish to give body parts for transplants will not be granted because of the state of his organs." Looks like he used it to the MAX. Not one peice of useful SP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 28, 2005 From the article in the mirror. "Best's wish to give body parts for transplants will not be granted because of the state of his organs." Looks like he used it to the MAX. Not one peice of useful SP Multiple organ failure is quite an efficient way to die really. I always think it's a shame if someone's heart packs in but they've got perfectly good kidneys & other organs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted November 29, 2005 Just announced..the pumps have ran dry and George has passed away. Well called tick-tock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted November 29, 2005 ...and by the way. If we don't already have 24 hour drinking in this country what exactly did he die of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted November 29, 2005 Off he goes to the big glorious pub in the sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 30, 2005 On the subject of 24 hour drinking I once drunk all day ... then fell over (or at least slumped) at about 10pm. It was my 21st birthday. I vowed never to drink that much again .... and I have kept my vow. (YIPPEE ... my 1200th post!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 30, 2005 The contents of Best's death certificate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
