He wasn't a footballer. He was a magical elegant graceful vision on muddy English winter fields. He didn't run. he glided and floated. he didn't dribble. He danced swerved and feinted. he didn't kick the ball. He caressed it. He was the Beauty in the game. The Jogo Bonito. He was by a mile the greatest of all.
@@arnold-hu4vk He is the GREATEST player to have ever played the beautiful game as it was but now it has descended into something else and not for the good!
The complete footballer. As a boy brought up in Belfast during his greatest period I was able to identify with him in many ways. He was playing the game with Manchester United as though he was still on the streets of Belfast
This man was a brilliant player. To me, nobody better. When Pele comes out and says that he's seen the greatest player in George, you know how great he was.
George . left foot , Right foot , great header of a ball , could tackle, dribble , amazing pace , could shoot , show me someone with all that in ther locker today ? . One of the greatest footballers of all time
@@Mikeb1001 I am assuming you mean the Brazillion Ronaldo? Perhaps, he was a great both footed player, with amazing pace, a great shot and was a great dribbler. However, I think Messi is far more similar to Best (although Best was better with his weaker foot)
When George best dribbles any defender, the defender cries and says 'please give me the ball' .he can destroy any defender in the world. Greatest dribbler of all time and greatest player.
Tavy@ that was brilliant to watch and really sad. I thought i was going to cry there. The music was perfect to that. George best was the greatest entertainer i have ever saw on tv. And that includes every sport and the world of show business. George said the floodlights were is spot light and the park was is stage! Hes the only player that gets me on the edge of my seat, and you never tire of watching him play. I cant believe i have never saw this video before !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P GEORGE
1st May 1971 - Blackpool vrs Man Utd - 7 yrs old - the day I witnessed genius and told my Liverpool supporting dad, 'I've just seen the best in the world, going to have to support Man Utd now... sorry'... 52 yrs later.. still love the man.
He was one of the greatest football player on earth. It showers me cold when I see them standing there, holding flyers and give G.B. the memory he deserved. R.I.P. George "simply the" Best Reverent greetings from Munich, Bavaria / Germany
There have been many, many great players in football but has there ever been anyone who has been loved by men and women equally as George Best was ? He was the first football superstar who came from the UK and the word Genius was made for him. The most exciting player Ive ever seen. God bless you and thanks for lighting up our lives George !!!
tavy class of 89: george was the greatest showman ever seen on tv. no 1 could match him and never will. r i p bestie and thancks for bringing so much joy to millions of people the world over!!! a total joy to watch!!!!!!!!!
I'm the same age as my first hero George when he died.....I remember the feeling when he retired for the first time ......football went on but for a brief time was silent.....RIP
Chris Clarke The greatest allround player ever! Nobody compares to George Best. The 60s really were the glory days for football and Best was the king of the world!
George, you were 1 in a million my friend. never again will we see such a hardworking attacking player as he. effortlessly taking it round dazed defenders. forget pele forget diego forget eusebio. george was 20 times better than all of them
I find some words here disrespectful to George, he had everything in his locker , forget the rubbish off the field I only remember 1 Goerge Best , the football genius, who was 1 of the very best I have seen him play at Man Utd, & Fulham FC, we never will ever see a player like him and never will, thank you I loved every moment of your short life , you were simply the Best Bestie , RIP George & to your Dad & Mum God bless you all ....
Just the way he Ran from all the defenders like it was a easy thin.g he was One of those you never forget god bless you George went to se Play indoor wiht fulham it was Just a fun Game .but know om proud to have seen you .and as a dane knowmatter how much i Love the80tes Danish Team .they will never be in My Heart as you Prince of footbald
He played in an era where men were men. When the tackles came in, they came in hard. The pitches were far from perfect like now, yet he glided as if on air. He was without doubt the best footballer I have ever seen. If he could have beaten the Demons, he would be alive today. Not to be, but we have him on film forever.
bestie was more than a great footballer he was a popstar player sort of bloke we all wamted to be or be around. all lads from that era had a soft spot for george no matter what team
GRANDISSIMO TRIBUTO PER UNO DEI GIOCATORI PIÙ FORTI A CAVALLO DEGLI ANNI 60/70 DEL CAMPIONATO INGLESE!UNICO GIOCATORE HA SEGNARE 6 GOL IN UNA SINGOLA PARTITA(record ancora imbattuto in premier League)1 COPPA DEI CAMPIONI,2 SCUDETTI,UNA SCARPA D'ORO!HAI AVUTO TANTI VIZI,MA PER ME RIMANI UNA LEGGENDA,CIAO GEORGE!
i watched his funeral tho im a scouser.....one of the greatest ever.....like connie Nielsen said in the film Gladiator thats playing in this.....remember him. there wont be another......
George Best, simply the best! During my school days in the 70s in a faraway country Malaysia, our main hobby is kicking a football.Every one of us wants to emulate George Best ! Mind you those were the days we were able to watch English football on replay only once a week !
As a wee boy growing up in Glasgow as a Rangers fan, George Best was my favourite footballer even above my beloved Rangers team, and he still is to this day and i'm now 57, he will never be bettered, forget Pele Messi ,Ronaldo, it was the Belfast boy, god bless him, only Gazza and Laudrup come close
@@arnold-hu4vk He plays in an era where the pitches are like lawn bowls greens and the footballs like beachballs he wouldn't last 5 minutes in the 60's and 70's when people were allowed to tackle.
George Best You are a Fantastic Football player You are the Best George Best Good bye the Belfast boy World legend Maradona Cruyff Pele George Best is the Best Danny van Strien Holland Europe
God accepts cryuuf ito heaven and says johan sit on my right! Then he accepts de-stefano into heaven and says here alfredo sit on my left! Then he accepts George Best into heaven and says here George have my seat!!
side stepped his way through the defence, rode every tackle but his balance is brilliant, could score with both feet and never ever went down unlike the wimpy so called professional players of today,s teams who simulate tackles to get penalties and free kicks, just a 2 footed Messi
Gone but not forgotten. George was in a league of his own. The greatest player that ever lived, bar none. A genius. Blessed to have seen him.
No question for me the greatest footballer there has ever been.
Spot on pal!!..r.i.p. George..you gave us great memories!🔥🇪🇬👹
No player like him the greatest ever I mean ever
The look on sir Bobby a face Man U forever.xxxxx
What a joy to have witnessed greatness. Heart warming.❤
He wasn't a footballer. He was a magical elegant graceful vision on muddy English winter fields. He didn't run. he glided and floated. he didn't dribble. He danced swerved and feinted. he didn't kick the ball. He caressed it. He was the Beauty in the game. The Jogo Bonito. He was by a mile the greatest of all.
poetry!
A great description, but have to disagree with him being the greatest by a mile.
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@@arnold-hu4vk He is the GREATEST player to have ever played the beautiful game as it was but now it has descended into something else and not for the good!
He is the greatest tigermyrule!
The complete footballer. As a boy brought up in Belfast during his greatest period I was able to identify with him in many ways. He was playing the game with Manchester United as though he was still on the streets of Belfast
A football genius with charisma in bucket loads...
There will only ever be one George Best...a legend in every sense of the word!
Try not to cry... What a legend!
This man was a brilliant player. To me, nobody better. When Pele comes out and says that he's seen the greatest player in George, you know how great he was.
the finest player ever to grace a football pitch.............. legend
simply the greatest pure geniuse rip george we love you and will never forget you
Im not Irish but i say without any exaggeration , that George Best is the most talented player the world have ever seen!!
No messi and ronny
@@orrisebrahestur9143 no best and johnstone .
@@thebunsterooo no😂
@@orrisebrahestur9143wanker
Never tire of watching this video of George Best “he was a magician with a football” of that there is no mistake.
George . left foot , Right foot , great header of a ball , could tackle, dribble , amazing pace , could shoot , show me someone with all that in ther locker today ? . One of the greatest footballers of all time
Like Garrincha! Uniques!
Closest modern player is Ronaldo
@@Mikeb1001 I am assuming you mean the Brazillion Ronaldo? Perhaps, he was a great both footed player, with amazing pace, a great shot and was a great dribbler. However, I think Messi is far more similar to Best (although Best was better with his weaker foot)
@@arnold-hu4vk No, Portuguese Ronaldo, hes much greater. Let's be honest here.
@@cryptorypto746 I disagree, like many other people.
When George best dribbles any defender, the defender cries and says 'please give me the ball' .he can destroy any defender in the world. Greatest dribbler of all time and greatest player.
Tavy@ that was brilliant to watch and really sad. I thought i was going to cry there. The music was perfect to that. George best was the greatest entertainer i have ever saw on tv. And that includes every sport and the world of show business. George said the floodlights were is spot light and the park was is stage! Hes the only player that gets me on the edge of my seat, and you never tire of watching him play. I cant believe i have never saw this video before !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P GEORGE
The absolute best, blessed to have had him come from these shores, God bless you George xxx
1st May 1971 - Blackpool vrs Man Utd - 7 yrs old - the day I witnessed genius and told my Liverpool supporting dad, 'I've just seen the best in the world, going to have to support Man Utd now... sorry'... 52 yrs later.. still love the man.
watched him play while sitting on gramps knee when i was six, he was an inspiration for us all
He was one of the greatest football player on earth.
It showers me cold when I see them standing there, holding flyers and give G.B. the memory he deserved.
R.I.P. George "simply the" Best
Reverent greetings from Munich, Bavaria / Germany
I've been a leeds supporter for 45yrs and we hated each other .but I got to say he was the best footballer I ever seen
My respect for one of world top players! Big hug fans, from Spain we respect the good players like George..
There are only two types of footballers in the world. George Best and the rest.
Legend of football.
RIP George THE BEST
From Italy
There have been many, many great players in football but has there ever been anyone who has been loved by men and women equally as George Best was ? He was the first football superstar who came from the UK and the word Genius was made for him. The most exciting player Ive ever seen. God bless you and thanks for lighting up our lives George !!!
tavy class of 89: george was the greatest showman ever seen on tv. no 1 could match him and never will. r i p bestie and thancks for bringing so much joy to millions of people the world over!!! a total joy to watch!!!!!!!!!
Simply The Best!
Great video with great music, thank you. R.I.P. George.
Un jugador y persona como Best no se olvida de el.nadie que viva el futbol sea de donde sea ,son ya historia para siempre .
George was a brilliant player. I saw him play against wba a few times.
Unbelivable skill a true legend.
3:27 onwards very moving , thanks George for the memories you have left us .RIP Our Belfast boy
BRILLIANT TRIBUTE! great music!
Watched him play against Arsenal was Simply the Best. Will miss him he was a joy to watch.
My idol from the age of 9 and I’m 65 now.Only saw him play once but and he was god to me.
The Magician! God Bless You George.🇬🇧👍
george done it in the toughest domain he won all our hearts he is the greatest
I'm the same age as my first hero George when he died.....I remember the feeling when he retired for the first time ......football went on but for a brief time was silent.....RIP
Simply the best, and still no one to touch him, Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar in your dreams
The greatest footballer ever.
Chris Clarke The greatest allround player ever! Nobody compares to George Best. The 60s really were the glory days for football and Best was the king of the world!
Left foot, Right foot,on terrible pitches,a Sublime Talent...Best
Simply the "Best of the Best" l was so lucky to have known him watching him play was magic
George, you were 1 in a million my friend. never again will we see such a hardworking attacking player as he. effortlessly taking it round dazed defenders. forget pele forget diego forget eusebio. george was 20 times better than all of them
Paul Jenkins HAhaha what bollox you talk
Kaz Bristow must be draining TROLLING is this your career
Kaz Bristow Its you that talks utter bollocks now pissoff and crawl back under your stone!
20 times better than Maradona and Pele? A fan of hyperbole, I see.
@@arnold-hu4vk he was u idiot
greatest that ever lived
I find some words here disrespectful to George, he had everything in his locker , forget the rubbish off the field I only remember 1 Goerge Best , the football genius, who was 1 of the very best I have seen him play at Man Utd, & Fulham FC, we never will ever see a player like him and never will, thank you I loved every moment of your short life , you were simply the Best Bestie , RIP George & to your Dad & Mum God bless you all ....
Great wordsKeith!
I only saw him in later years. Was too young to appreciate his Football so it is good to see these Tributes.
E for B and Georgie Best, Dennis Law and all the rest. Memories for ever.
"Everything that sums up to this tribute tonight... George was Simply the Best" best sentence ever!!
Just the way he Ran from all the defenders like it was a easy thin.g he was One of those you never forget god bless you George went to se Play indoor wiht fulham it was Just a fun Game .but know om proud to have seen you .and as a dane knowmatter how much i Love the80tes Danish Team .they will never be in My Heart as you Prince of footbald
@@mikaelbonfils4727ok Love 💕
He played in an era where men were men. When the tackles came in, they came in hard. The pitches were far from perfect like now, yet he glided as if on air. He was without doubt the best footballer I have ever seen. If he could have beaten the Demons, he would be alive today. Not to be, but we have him on film forever.
2:34 One magnificent seven paying tribute to another
Simply the best player I have ever seen
a true legend
bestie was more than a great footballer he was a popstar player sort of bloke we all wamted to be or be around. all lads from that era had a soft spot for george no matter what team
Some fans slag of Georgie . jealously . They would have loved it if George had played for their team .
GRANDISSIMO TRIBUTO PER UNO DEI GIOCATORI PIÙ FORTI A CAVALLO DEGLI ANNI 60/70 DEL CAMPIONATO INGLESE!UNICO GIOCATORE HA SEGNARE 6 GOL IN UNA SINGOLA PARTITA(record ancora imbattuto in premier League)1 COPPA DEI CAMPIONI,2 SCUDETTI,UNA SCARPA D'ORO!HAI AVUTO TANTI VIZI,MA PER ME RIMANI UNA LEGGENDA,CIAO GEORGE!
that goal he scored in the states, in a fit of anger at the ref, wow.
It wasn't exactly Beckenbauer and Baresi defending, though
The ref made a decision what George didn't like so he got even
He was my hero of football when i was17 years old. Always my hero forever.
simply the greatest player il ever seen a master a legend a genius
i watched his funeral tho im a scouser.....one of the greatest ever.....like connie Nielsen said in the film Gladiator thats playing in this.....remember him.
there wont be another......
Cheers Nige! A one-off genius and legend! A world-class player who played for the club he loved - something city will never have!
The best... Fantastic...
George Best, simply the best!
During my school days in the 70s in a faraway country Malaysia, our main hobby is kicking a football.Every one of us wants to emulate George Best !
Mind you those were the days we were able to watch English football on replay only once a week !
We will never see the likes of him again, simply the best
on this day, 6 years ago. George, you're simply the best (:
great song by take that , thanks for putting this very moving tribute for George the Best footballer ive every seen
No se podía jugar así al futbol y además ser tan guapo.
As a wee boy growing up in Glasgow as a Rangers fan, George Best was my favourite footballer even above my beloved Rangers team, and he still is to this day and i'm now 57, he will never be bettered, forget Pele Messi ,Ronaldo, it was the Belfast boy, god bless him, only Gazza and Laudrup come close
"Best of the Best" the greatest
One of the saddest history in the football...
Absolute quality ...jesus that made me cry ..flawed genius ..but the greatest ever
wonderful player, a city fan, i miss you georgi ;(
George Best .... the player .... that's where it begins and ends for me .... a hero to all little boys.
all these years watching the beautiful game,
i've never ever again saw anyone dribble like that
and since you wrote that, you have had the pleasure of watching Messi, possibly the greatest of all time.
@@arnold-hu4vk BEST still the greatest of all time!
@@arnold-hu4vk Messi is not fit to lace George's boots or Pele's for that matter.
@@lovekandy61 lf you truly believe that then you must not have watched Messi play regularly.
@@arnold-hu4vk He plays in an era where the pitches are like lawn bowls greens and the footballs like beachballs he wouldn't last 5 minutes in the 60's and 70's when people were allowed to tackle.
loved him genius
George Best...RIP sunshine...
My hero, born out of his era,was like a ghost
we miss you george from n ireland rip pure class
Just one thing to say about George
He was the greatest magician with ball at his feet
best footballer who ever graced a football ground
great george best
the cantona quote at the end was brilliant !
He was. My idol .Now i'm 64 years old . Best of best.
idolised Georgie when l was growing up, Maradonna, Messi Rinaldo eat your hearts out cos you were never fit to clean Georgie`s boots, MUFC tell l die.
Simply the best
what a player would love to have been alive and watched him play RIP George best man utd legend GGMU well never die
The greatest footballer who ever lived, Forget Messi and Ronaldo they wouldn't last 5 minutes on the pitches George played on.
41 People on here know fcuk all about football ⚽️ George Best simply the Best!!!
george best could nutmeg a mermaid
keith browney huh?
@@rosering02 He nutmegged a mermaid in 1965
@@alainmagera502 I didn't know mermaids existed in 1965?
He'd chat her up first...
The greatest player behind Diego Maradona
So handsome and so talented.
So sad an ending
Doesn't matter if is die,... the very, very important is HE WAS BORN AND I ENJOY HIS GAME,... hi George, guys like you are inmortal,... THAT'S IT.
One fine Irish man.
George Best the big Player. RIP
What a nice tribute...
George Best
You are a Fantastic Football player
You are the Best
George Best
Good bye the Belfast boy
World legend
Maradona Cruyff Pele
George Best is the Best
Danny van Strien Holland Europe
he was the Best in every sense
Still the best
I was lucky enough to be at the Empire Pool when United won the old 5-a-side...Best was on fire ....and Northampton Town when he scored 6 goals.
George we all miss you.
God accepts cryuuf ito heaven and says johan sit on my right! Then he accepts de-stefano into heaven and says here alfredo sit on my left! Then he accepts George Best into heaven and says here George have my seat!!
And the Ronaldo comes along and says.." Georgie move your ass"!!
@@Marlondurran Yeah right,,
@@bernard48 Messi takes the middle seat any dsy
John Hughes And Now Maradona😔💔
@@Marlondurran You must be on moon dust to come out with that!
side stepped his way through the defence, rode every tackle but his balance is brilliant, could score with both feet and never ever went down unlike the wimpy so called professional players of today,s teams who simulate tackles to get penalties and free kicks, just a 2 footed Messi
Totally agree, there will never be another player with the natural talent of George Best. Puts most of today’s players to shame.
God Bless you George 😢😢😢😢
Best footballer ever and man xx
He will ever be the Best