Bristol Oil Services Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 hours ago, BTRFTG said: Swazzy. Loved watching JET's 'training' social media when in Thailand. Recalls the Spanish waiter / George Best story, he delivering a UK newspaper headlined 'George Best, Where Did It All Go Wrong?' to the man himself. Best reclined on the suite's gigantic bed piled high with tens of thousands of dollars casino winnings, quaffing fine champagne whilst lying in the arms of Miss World. It was a neat line, and was lapped up by the likes of Barnsley's "Parky" and other dinosaurs it being the 1970s, but the truth was Best was a sad and pitiful wreck of a human being. I think we have moved on a bit from that sort of nonsense now. A bit. I read this week that by the age of 22 Best had won his last trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: It was a neat line, and was lapped up by the likes of Barnsley's "Parky" and other dinosaurs it being the 1970s, but the truth was Best was a sad and pitiful wreck of a human being. I think we have moved on a bit from that sort of nonsense now. A bit. I read this week that by the age of 22 Best had won his last trophy. I am an old fart and I am still waiting to win my first one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 8 hours ago, Bristol_South_End said: When you think about all the players we've signed who have done well elsewhere and been terrible at City, JET has to be the best example of a player who we got the absolute best years out of. His 2 seasons with us were far and away the best he has ever had in his career, and we didn't then keep him around for years afterwards on ridiculous wages when he wasn't playing well, or loaning him out to lower leagues. The fact his “best” was at city is all you need to know! His attitude and work ethic outweighed the good he done. Might have scored a couple, but also responsible for the team having to play like we had 10 men when he was on the pitch. There is a reason why his career never peaked higher than bang average league 1 and it wasn’t his ability that was clear to see. It was everything else that went alongside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PHILINFRANCE Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 8 hours ago, southvillekiddy said: Well said and as far as I am aware it was SOD who started getting all of that out of him. Most naturally gifted player I've ever seen playing for us. It was, indeed, dating back to their Doncaster days. I well remember his wonderful, MotM performance for Doncaster at Ashton Gate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 12 hours ago, glynriley said: Everybody talk about, Pop Muzik... Post of the season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: It was a neat line, and was lapped up by the likes of Barnsley's "Parky" and other dinosaurs it being the 1970s, but the truth was Best was a sad and pitiful wreck of a human being. I think we have moved on a bit from that sort of nonsense now. A bit. I read this week that by the age of 22 Best had won his last trophy. Possibly, but I alluded to folks criticizing JET for squandering his talents, which undoubtedly he did, but more power to his elbow for the life he's enjoying. 36 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: It was, indeed, dating back to their Doncaster days. I well remember his wonderful, MotM performance for Doncaster at Ashton Gate. Couldn't miss it given the boots he wore that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 10 hours ago, 22A said: What do you mean? Did he ever miss one? They were that sort of thing that looks great until it goes wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Hope this move works out for him. I think it maybe his indian summer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Obviously splits opinion on here but I will remember him fondly, not just because he made the game looks so ridiculously easy at times, but because his partnership with Matt Smith kept our great season on track when Wilbs and Agard were injured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 I miss JET. Players like him who can light up the dullest of games are all too rare. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, Lanterne Rouge said: I miss JET. Players like him who can light up the dullest of games are all too rare. 100%. When we had players like JET and Tomlin, we were no more likely to win than we are today... but at least I looked forward to going in case it was a day for one of those moments of magic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mad Cyril said: 100%. When we had players like JET and Tomlin, we were no more likely to win than we are today... but at least I looked forward to going in case it was a day for one of those moments of magic. True. When JET got the ball on the halfway line you genuinely had no idea what was coming next - would he just amble past three defenders and effortlessly launch one into the top corner? You just never knew but it got you off your seat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 13 hours ago, Dolman_Stand said: How on earth did he start out as a Centre-Back? Height, build, probably a more natural fit in that respect at the back. Then you realise he can really play with the ball at his feet, he was probably moved further forward because of it. I'm guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 13 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: It was, indeed, dating back to their Doncaster days. I well remember his wonderful, MotM performance for Doncaster at Ashton Gate. Me too. He tore us apart that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 17 hours ago, Dolman_Stand said: How on earth did he start out as a Centre-Back? Now that would have been entertaining to watch! We’re in the market for a centre back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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