True Genius: George Best

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You will be presented with an invoice which you can print and send off to us along with your payment. Although Best was mostly renowned for his dribbling skills, he also drew praise for his ability as a creator; in regard to this ability, Daily Telegraph reader Tony Dove commented: "I only had the opportunity to see George play once in person – Man U played a tour game in Auckland, New Zealand, late in the 60s. Tributes were paid to Best from around the world, including from arguably three of the greatest football players ever, Pelé, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff. Paper Source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

He is also modest when he describes the match when he nut-megged Johan Cruyff (he does not mention the nutmeg, just the media reports that he played better than Cruyff). Paul Collier is the author of three books: Stairway 13: The Story of the 1971 Ibrox Disaster; Remember Me for My Football: The Complete Playing Career of George Best; and Red Devils in Dark Suits. Not only did he do it in training but he did it against Manchester United's arch rivals Liverpool at Anfield. A limited edition of 68 eggs were produced, with all profits from the sale of the eggs going to the George Best Foundation, which promotes health through sport and supports people with alcohol and drug problems.This Limited Edition George Best autobiography - "Blessed" was personally hand-signed by the football legend himself, George Best.

When Best played football, salaries were a fraction of what top players earn today, but, with his pop star image and celebrity status, Best still earned a fortune. United improved slightly under new boss Wilf McGuinness, but still only managed an eighth-place finish in the 1969–70 season. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.Así que decidí cosérmelos para no caer en la tentación y tuve que volar a Dinamarca porque la operación no era legal en Inglaterra en ese momento. Best played for three clubs in the United States: Los Angeles Aztecs, Fort Lauderdale Strikers and later San Jose Earthquakes; he also played for the Detroit Express on a European tour. Written by celebrated Manchester United author Wayne Barton, this biography goes into unparalleled depth to tell the complete story for the first time of how the lad from Cregagh, Northern Ireland, became the game’s first superstar. Best's son Calum and former teammates, surviving members from the West Brom team which he played against in his debut, all joined the current United squad on the pitch for a minute's silence, during which fans in every seat held aloft pictures of Best, which were given out before the match. This was written a relatively short while before George died and it's refreshing in that it is all his own words.

He is someone who has crossed over into legend status, with his personal life sometimes overshadowing his footballing prowess. However United staff claimed it was light ligament damage so as to keep Best on the field for the rest of the campaign.The Farm's video for their 1992 cover version of The Human League's " Don't You Want Me" featured Best mouthing the chorus. In June 2006, Sarah Fabergé, great-granddaughter of Russian imperial jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé, was commissioned to create the George Best Egg, in tribute. There are some fascinating facts and figures in there - and the book looks great too; just like its eponymous hero. True Genius’ is the definitive family-backed account of his remarkable career published to coincide with what would have been his 75th birthday.

In 1984, Best received a three-month prison sentence for drunk driving, assaulting a police officer and failing to answer bail. On 20 November, the tabloid News of the World published a picture of Best (at his own request) showing him in his hospital bed with jaundice, along with a warning about the dangers of alcohol with his message: "Don't die like me".In George Best: A Memoir, Michael Parkinson draws upon decades of award-winning journalistic experience to re-evaluate a remarkable footballer and a damaged friend. However Best said "no one tackled harder or dirtier than this Argentinian team" as a 1–0 defeat at the Estadio Camilo Cichero was followed by a 1–1 draw at Old Trafford. He had little faith in the United medical staff, and so he secretly saw Glentoran's physiotherapist, who readjusted his ligaments in a painful procedure.