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Old 25-11-2005, 12:04 PM
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Just heard it on the news.
A true Man Utd legend.

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Old 25-11-2005, 12:06 PM
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b.t.w this is an R.I.P tread and not one for slagging off a man that may have had his faults but in the end paid the ultimate price for those faults!
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Old 25-11-2005, 12:07 PM
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b.t.w this is an R.I.P tread and not one for slagging off a man that may have had his faults but in the end paid the ultimate price for those faults!
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He helped Manchester United win the First Division title in 1965 and 1967 and the European Cup in 1968. His role in the team's success was recognised by his becoming the European Footballer of the Year in 1968.

Best made 466 appearances for the Old Trafford club, scoring a total of 178 goals.

He also won 37 caps - scoring nine goals - for Northern Ireland.
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b.t.w this is an R.I.P tread and not one for slagging off a man that may have had his faults but in the end paid the ultimate price for those faults!


True Legend RIP
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R.I.P George, truly a legend amongst all football fans alike
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I dont support football, but i still know he was a legend !

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Old 25-11-2005, 12:24 PM
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True footballing legend - just caught a selection of his goals on TV - incredible!
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Old 25-11-2005, 12:28 PM
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the man is not only a legend, hes had one of the best lives ANYONE could ever have, truley lived

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Old 25-11-2005, 12:30 PM
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A very sad sad day for all those connected with football, great man, fantastic footballer!!
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Old 25-11-2005, 01:01 PM
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as Pele said, he was the greatest of his time...

RIP george, at least you had a good-un

my mom was crying bless her... he was the beckham of her day


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R I P , TRUE LEGEND!!!
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hes with the busby babes now, god has one hell of a football team
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Yes he was a good footballer but he was also the author of his own demise.

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Legend, best player to grace the game. Would have loved to watch him play live in his peak.
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