S. Bristol Born & Red Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Does anyone else remember Best playing in a friendly, pre-season 82ish. It was BCFC v an 'all star team'. I think it was a testimonial for Chris Garland. I remember TC, John Shaw etc for city, and Stan Bowles for the opposition. Anyone remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I definately saw him play at the gate, whether it was in that friendly or for Fulham I couldn't say. I think Fulham had Best, Bobby Moore and a few other big names in their team at that time. Someone will come up with the correct info soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I definately saw him play at the gate, whether it was in that friendly or for Fulham I couldn't say. I think Fulham had Best, Bobby Moore and a few other big names in their team at that time. Someone will come up with the correct info soon. Best never played a "proper" club game at AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Village Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Pretty sure the Chris garland testimonial was against man utd I. The mid 90's - 3-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I remember seeing him play but i thought it was a celebrity match before our Freight Rover final at Wembley. He was such an elegant player . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe bryans right foot Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Such a game did exist I read about it in chris garland's autobiography Terry Cooper's young city team played a all starteam who George best represented city won 4-3 but George best scored for the all stars beating 2 players and john shawto score according to chris game was played in august 1982 just before the 82/83 season started as TC used the gameas a chance to access his young side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Such a game did exist I read about it in chris garland's autobiography Terry Cooper's young city team played a all star team who George best represented city won 4-3 but George best scored for the all stars beating 2 players and john shaw to score according to chris game was played in august 1982 just before the 82/83 season started as TC used the game as a chance to access his young side. "chance to access his young side." Got to give him "credit" there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 He played a 'proper' game for Fulham at Eastville, but never at the Gate. Not aware that he played in a friendly, either, but it's not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Red Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 After appearing at The Gate, Bestie, once known as El Beatle, of course, was called El Worst, by the harsh and hasty AG critics (probably...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Aldhelms Red Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I watched that game, went with the landlord of my local who was from Manchester, who idolised Best, as we all did. Although he had put on a bit of timber, he was still quality then. cant remember what the game was in aid of( testimonial, fundraiser?), will have to dig out the program. If i remember rightly, his agent (Bill Mcmurdo?) also played some part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 He played a 'proper' game for Fulham at Eastville, but never at the Gate. Not aware that he played in a friendly, either, but it's not impossible. George Best played 2 proper games at Eastville 1972 FA cup 1-1 draw v manu and 76ish for Fulham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hippy273 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Does anyone else remember Best playing in a friendly, pre-season 82ish. It was BCFC v an 'all star team'. I think it was a testimonial for Chris Garland. I remember TC, John Shaw etc for city, and Stan Bowles for the opposition. Anyone remember? Where's your wife gone, Where's your wife gone, Where's your wiiiife gone Stanley Bowles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Say him at Eastville 1972 league cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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marshy Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 This is worth a look. The birth of a genius 1966: Benfica 1MU 5. Best2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkAmpIvMOvk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol south end Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 He did, was there, met him in the bar after. We got him to sign some old shoot mag's that we brought with us. Sure it was a Chris Garland fundraiser. Was 10 years old. Sure the club after the game wanted to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandare 1966 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Best player ever saw him score 2 make one at the old dell Southampton when I was 12 pitch was like a mud bath but they could not stop him he was pure class that day have never forgot it . also had my scarf with john galley wrote on it nicked bt some united fans ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 He played a 'proper' game for Fulham at Eastville, but never at the Gate. Not aware that he played in a friendly, either, but it's not impossible. I saw him for Fulham at Eastville, they had Rodney marsh and Alan Mullery back then too. I'm fairly sure- although stand to be corrected- he made his Fulham debut against us at Craven Cottage and scored after about 2 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 He did, was there, met him in the bar after. We got him to sign some old shoot mag's that we brought with us. Sure it was a Chris Garland fundraiser. Was 10 years old. Sure the club after the game wanted to sign him. 10 yr old George Best in a bar? ... blimey, - on a road to ruin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I saw him for Fulham at Eastville, they had Rodney marsh and Alan Mullery back then too. I'm fairly sure- although stand to be corrected- he made his Fulham debut against us at Craven Cottage and scored after about 2 minutes. I was there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Miah Dennehy Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I was there too. Part time Gashead eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Red Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I was there too. "And you know what they said?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timh59 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Went to the match at Eastville in the League Cup with a mate who was a Rovers fan. Best was my idol, and I must have been the only one in the Tote End that night wanting Man U to win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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marshy Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Best player ever saw him score 2 make one at the old dell Southampton when I was 12 pitch was like a mud bath but they could not stop him he was pure class that day have never forgot it . also had my scarf with john galley wrote on it nicked bt some united fans ! I was there for that one too. Think it was later that season, last day, when United were away at Birmingham needing to win to clinch the title. Won 2-4 and Best was unstoppable, scored a couple I seem to remember. Always remember a couple of years before when my dad was watching football on TV yelling at me to come into the front room to watch this fantastic new 'kid' that was playing for Man U. Those were the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 "And you know what they said?" Well some of it was true. I was at that Fulham game as well mind. Used to get taken to the Gate and Eastville regularly by my mate's old man, but that didn't last too long. The contrast between the two clubs couldn't have been greater and the dye was soon cast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Red Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Well some of it was true. ) Phoney hedgehog-mania.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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