Observer Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 It's very sad and I hope that he now has some peace. Alcoholism is a terrible thing, it is not a question of personal choice.. it would be simple if it was. I went to one of his after dinner speeches when I was in Australia, it was quite a small, intimate venue and he came across very well, he was very funny with a very genuine air. He has clearly battled long and hard against a condition that I think was largely created by the public's thirst for celebrity icons - I rather think of him as a victim really as he was one of the first football icons being so young at the time... anyway, I could go on and on but won't. A great shame, regardless of the fact that he was a very gifted football player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScope Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 A genius, flawed but a legend nontheless. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Cardboard Box Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 He was the greatest footballer ever. This term they use of 'arguably the greatest' annoys me. Anyone who saw him in him pomp would agree he was the best ever. He burst into our consciousness at the same time as the Beatles, and all the music that followed, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Monty Python and a whole culture that brightened up and coloured post war life. Before that it was DRAB and he was very much a part of of giving us technicolour lives. The last time I had a tear in my eye was when George Harrison died, and it happened again today. It is probably a regret for passed youth, but he was magnificent in every way. He died because of an illness, alcoholism, which most people who have it sucumb to. I have seen a lot of people die that way. It does not make him a bad person, even though his disease did on occasions. The goods news is that we will see lots of clips of his skills in the next 48 hours. Cheers George. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Its always difficult when a death is seen to be directly attributed to a drug i.e Alcohol. As its something most people use, i think it brings up many emotions within ourselves. An often asked question is 'Why don't they just stop?' Alcohol dependency is a complex issue, socially acceptable, often encouraged, its only when it starts to cause problems for others, do people become concerned. George Best meant so much, for so many, a poor boy from Belfast who went onto play for the biggest club in the world. He had his reasons, his demons, for using alcohol as a coping stratagy we will probably never know, and don't have a right too. Rest in peace Mr. Best your name says it all. Lets just remember him for his football, the joy he brought to millions. And for his death not to be in vain........ that how powerful and an addictive drug, Alcohol really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_kitty Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Its a shame he had to die that way but at least he is not suffering now. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 R.I.P Mr Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerboy Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 He was the greatest footballer ever. This term they use of 'arguably the greatest' annoys me. Anyone who saw him in him pomp would agree he was the best ever. Its only English people ( oh and pele if you believe the sun ) that think Bestie was the greatest footballer ever. Best was a legend on and off the pitch, the man had more action than Hugh Hefner! Gotta respect the man for that. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survivor Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I have sympathy for his family and friends as it's horrible losing someone you love. But he was given a 2nd chance in life with a new liver, drugs to stop him drinking yet he continued to do so. He was also a wife beater - so no I have no smpathy for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesemonster2005 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 He's dead. My respect to his family, friends and fans. From what I understand, he was a top class sportsman. I don't wish to comment further about his illness, etc. as now is not the time to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 R.I.P george best,the greatest player ever to have pulled on the red shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 A close personal friend of yours Boba? going to his funeral is it? na? thought not. zzzzz celebs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 God bless ya Bestie. A total legend. I shed a tear when his death was announced, which surprised me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Educa Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Such a huge talent, it seems his competitive streak on the pitch was what drove this success, and sadly off the pitch this competitiveness seems to be his weakness. Everything in excess it would seem. His Mum too was an alcoholic - and died in her early 50s. Did you see his Father on TV today, dignified and lovely man. RIP Georgie - you have been relieved of your worldly pain x (I smile when I remember that quote "I spent my money on booze and women, the rest I squandered' ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2orangey4crows Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 R.I.P Georgie xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blixo Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Jeeze we HAD to have a minutes silence for George (under threat of violence from some bald headed thug) - Well after all football is ONLY A GAME ! maybe some of the fuckin football NAZI'S should remember that! sad bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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