George Best
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I'm sure football fans all around the world will be distraught to hear that you're not impressed... The reason it may seem that the defenders body positions are all wrong or that they are aimlessly throwing themselves into tackles is because Best's ball manipulation, subtle body swerves and control is so effortlessly brilliant. Add that to the fact this is being done at such a high pace in an era which flair players could almost legally be kicked out of a game! How can anyone not be impressed!?!
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George Best just brings tears to my eyes. His staggering brilliance. Yes of course we have Pele, and Muller and Beckenbauer...all absolute geniuses from then but there's just something haunting and sinister and hypnotic about George Best and his beautiful, BEAUTIFUL presence on the muddy pitch. Absolute poetry in motion.
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What a player!
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Well upon watching this I think it's fair to say he's on a par with Messi. However George was playing with an old football, have any of you ever tried volleying a ball of thick leather? Or heading it for that matter? Seriously, it takes getting used to. Messi uses modern day, perfectly weighted footballs. I'm sure Messi would of adapted just as well, therefore I place them on a par. Best has similar movement, unreal control, clinical finishing and a playmakers instinct. Sound familiar?
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I don't even like football, but George Best deserves to be the legend that he is. He is just 10 times better and faster than anybody else I've ever seen and he makes it so entertaining. The goal at 5.09, I've never seen anybody else do that. I don't even know how he did that. Amazing.
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@Edwiin1904 Edwin, I am not 24. I don't where you get that from. If it's in my profile, it's a mistake. I was born in 1948. I went to school with Brian Kidd. Nobby Stiles was at the same school, although I didn't know him. Trust me, I saw him every week. I was there!
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maradona good pele better george best
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R.I.P
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Bestie combined balance, ball dribbling, and goal scoring natural abilities with a legendary off the pitch status. Is it possible for me to get this video with the Enya soundtrack as a backing via e-mail or whatever?!
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Maradona good, Pelé better, George BEST
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@SPUDIRL that's pathetic - are they going to come after me for cutting out pictures of George Best to use in my school project years ago? I've heard all the legal arguments and they hold no water, really and truly (and ethically too) - Google/YouTube is just running SCARED of litigation
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Unlike today, not every match was recorded, sadly George's peak was between '66 and '69 and much of his brilliance was not recorded. Those fortunate enough to witness him during them years will remember what an absolute magician he was. R.I.P George and thanks for the memories.
I really wish youtube would give me back the audio for this clip. Its badly needed.
SPUDIRL 2 years ago
Youtube made me take the music off guys because i didnt have the rights for it to be in the video.
SPUDIRL 2 years ago