Best way to remember him

George Best was one of most gifted footballers in history. His skills were silky smooth, and he had the ability to do everything: score, tackle, head, and dribble. He's buried along side his alcoholic demons; dying penniless, but his contributions to the game will never-the-less be remembered. He was probably the most iconic player Manchester United has ever fielded. Every new potential star at United is measured against George Best.

Former Manchester Evening News football correspondent David Meek’s article in the Guardian is a great read. Rather than an obituary, Meeks takes us back to one of George Best’s greatest performances:

The greatest game I ever saw him play