Me and a mate picked up two darling birds and they took us back to their flat. I went into the bedroom with my bird and she started getting undressed. I was that drunk I was standing there wondering how to get undressed without letting go of the award. I went to sit on the bed, missed it by four feet and ended up lying on the floor. I remember the bird looking down at me, and saying, ‘Some player of the year.’ Then I fell asleep. I woke up still clutching my award and staggered out of the flat. I hadn’t a bloody clue where I was.
I'd give all the champagne I've ever drunk to be playing alongside him in a big European match at Old Trafford. - George Best
I'd give all the champagne I've ever drunk to be playing alongside him in a big European match at Old Trafford.
- George Best
In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life. - George Best
In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life.
I used to go missing a lot... Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss World. - George Best
I used to go missing a lot... Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss World.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted
Every team has a hard man. We has Nobby Stiles, Chelsea had Chopper, Arsenal had Peter Storey, Liverpool had Tommy Smith. Leeds had eleven of them - George Best
Every team has a hard man. We has Nobby Stiles, Chelsea had Chopper, Arsenal had Peter Storey, Liverpool had Tommy Smith. Leeds had eleven of them
If I had to choose between dribbling past 5 players and scoring from 40 yards at Anfield or shagging miss world, it'd be a hard choice. Thankfully, i… - George Best
If I had to choose between dribbling past 5 players and scoring from 40 yards at Anfield or shagging miss world, it'd be a hard choice. Thankfully, i…
I don't recognize myself in the players I see today. There's only one who excites me, and that is Thierry Henry. He's not just a great footballer, he… - George Best
I don't recognize myself in the players I see today. There's only one who excites me, and that is Thierry Henry. He's not just a great footballer, he…
Pain is temporary, glory...lasts forever! - George Best
Pain is temporary, glory...lasts forever!
I will respect this liver. After all, it's not mine. - George Best
I will respect this liver. After all, it's not mine.
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