“[Always impetuous and outspoken, Best was inducted into the International Football Hall of Champions in Brussels in 2000, and caused a stir when he criticized the skills of David Beckham, a star for Manchester United at the time.] He cannot kick with his left foot, ... He cannot head a ball. He cannot tackle and he doesn't score many goals. Apart from that, he's all right.”
“There will be no football played in the country on Saturday as the eyes of the sporting community throughout the world focus on the funeral of George Best, taking place in Belfast.”
“In a season when the team has rarely produced the thrilling displays we are used to, this guy has been a joy to watch. Some of the things he does are just amazing, and he's learning that there are times when you have to lay the ball off or get a cross in quickly.”
“The only reason I would is because I want to kill myself or I want to go through this again - and I don't want either, so there's no reason to drink.”
