130 Quotes by George Best

People say you have to hit rock bottom, and, I can tell you, almost dying is as rock bottom as it gets.

I was born with a great gift, and sometimes with that comes a destructive streak.

On the pitch, he could beat everybody. Off it, he couldn't beat himself.

He can't kick with his left foot, he can't tackle, he can't head the ball and he doesn't score many goals. Apart from that, he's all right.

It has been a long week but things have taken a turn for the best. I am very optimistic.

Owen is great and Beckham is good. Owen is direct, fast and scores goals. Beckham has other qualities which make him good, but what makes a player different is the danger he poses to the opposing defense. That's where Owen is better than Beckham.

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.

It was shown on BBC Two television the first time on a Monday or Tuesday night, and seven hours afterwards fans jammed the switchboard at the BBC asking where they could get a copy of the record.

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.