jordan Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 In my opinion he deserved what he got my sympathy goes to his family who loved him and to the family of the liver donor. He had a second chance and he still ****** it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Alcoholism is a diesease mate, not a choice. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Alcoholism is a diesease mate, not a choice. LB To some extent you are right LB but its a disease you can choose We all know the risks associated with Drinking to excess and smoking. Even as far back as the 60,s. George chose this way of life and its killed him in the end. I can see Jordans point of view also, I saw many kids in the BRI when my daughter was taken seriously ill they were literally dying for a transplant ! Im afraid George was playing russian roulette with 6 shells in the chamber. I will remember him as the footballer not the sad spectre of Alcoholism he became. Cheers. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Don't like football/drink/smoking, but he was the best ever R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maori Haz Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) Yeah i feel for his family, R.I.P George, i have watched a few old tapes of him and he was awesome. His ball skills were a real talent and he is a true legend in Football. B) MH Edited November 25, 2005 by Maori Haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris lewis Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 In my opinion he deserved what he got fair go jordan, nobody deserves to die for drinking. This man partied hard lived life in the fast lane and had many life times of memories in 59 years. This man hasnt hurt anybody. I know I will be toasting the greatest ever footballer to date. now if and deserves whats coming to them its Mr Glitter. both barrells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 George Best was a kind generous man loved by thousands of people. He was also a pretty good footballer and a character. He knew perfectly well what he was doing to himself and didn't really care for peoples opinions. RIP George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) Don't like football/drink/smoking, but he was the best ever R.I.P I can sympathise with you not liking football mate. The jocks are pretty **** at the game Sorry but I couldn't resist See you in Germany 2006 NOT NOT NOT This will be a JFK day Jonno B) B) :( ( yes I'm a bad boy) Edited November 25, 2005 by jonno 357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 It's a great shame , he did'nt take the second chance with the liver when he got it ... Fantastic footballer and a legend in the fella's own boozing time ! But i'm still spitting feathers (lol GB never did) about the fact he , took a good liver from some poor person that died , and carried on abusing it . When maybe just maybe somebody else might have been given a chance and taken it . Hope this makes sence as i've been on the ale cart and cellar since 6 oclock . all the best yis yp B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 fair comment yp.the second chance he had could have given someone a long life. a wife beating drink driver. would people be hand wringing if hed killed a small child when pi88ed behind the wheel ? sad fact of the matter they probably would,just part of his character :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 It's a great shame , he did'nt take the second chance with the liver when he got it ... Fantastic footballer and a legend in the fella's own boozing time ! But i'm still spitting feathers (lol GB never did) about the fact he , took a good liver from some poor person that died , and carried on abusing it . When maybe just maybe somebody else might have been given a chance and taken it . Hope this makes sence as i've been on the ale cart and cellar since 6 oclock . all the best yis yp B) Missed the snow then golden ***** B) LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 It's a great shame , he did'nt take the second chance with the liver when he got it ... Fantastic footballer and a legend in the fella's own boozing time ! But i'm still spitting feathers (lol GB never did) about the fact he , took a good liver from some poor person that died , and carried on abusing it . When maybe just maybe somebody else might have been given a chance and taken it . Hope this makes sence as i've been on the ale cart and cellar since 6 oclock . all the best yis yp B) its a great shame he didnt take the second chance. about sums it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 You've summed it up for me YP I could'nt had put it better myself .Infact you would'nt blame the donor for giving George a ####ing at the purley gates as we speak. He was a great footballer theres no denying that but like so many with unlimited funds he lost reality with what lifes all about . He did'nt deserve to die but he did'nt have to take the **** out of the donor and his/her family . Ive If some of you lads are upset by the above just remember this is a shooting forum and thats why we 're here B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 At 59 Bestie isn't a burden on the state anymore. I doubt he ever has been.I bet he's dumped a few quid in to the coffers as a high rate tax payer. Think of all the **** he's drunk as well, and all that extra tax. RIP George. Yorkshire Pudding does your signature still hold true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 For people to hold him such high esteem is an indication how passionate people get about football. Sadly this is something I could never understand so perhaps this is why I am having a job getting my head round it all. The same thing happened when Princess Diana died. I was shocked but could not understand why there was so much fuss compared to when Mother Teresa died at around the same time. But anyway I digress, so pay no attention to my ramblings.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Angus Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 R.I.P George. The BEST that came out of Ulster. You will never be forgotten. :blink: Jonno do you want part of Wembly back. Big Angus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 WB. Yes i belive my sig. still holds up . Inlight of what i said . If your going to "jigger" yourself up then so be it , myself and mr jim beam are doing a fine job of it this evening . My point was , he took somebody else's chance . As luck would have it , i met somebody today that knew Mr. Best , and some of the tales this gent told me were mind blowing . all the best yis yp :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin todd ni Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 RIP george best. Jonno do u think england will ever have a better player and by the way one nil . :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakie174 Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 George was a gentleman, a very warm heart that people from all over the UK and Ireland respected. He was hounded by the press whom always couldn't wait till he tripped up. He was more of a man than all the press people put together. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB REYNOLDS UK Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 George Best R.I.P. :blink: was just a **** head nothing more nothing less and becouse he was some big footballer you feel sorry for the man he got told he would die if he keepet it up so he has only him self to blame ,would you feel the same for some tramp who died the same way in the street i think not, the man was a fool if all he wanted was to drink him self to death ..i will not miss the drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 George Best R.I.P. :blink: was just a **** head nothing more nothing less and becouse he was some big footballer you feel sorry for the man he got told he would die if he keepet it up so he has only him self to blame ,would you feel the same for some tramp who died the same way in the street i think not, the man was a fool if all he wanted was to drink him self to death ..i will not miss the drunk nice charitable and compassionate view of life mate makes me rather sad for YOU! hope you manage to stay oh so perfect for ever? cheers KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB REYNOLDS UK Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 (edited) why should i feel sorry for some drunk i never knew,, he was told not to drink so he only as him self to blame like iv said you would not feel the same way about some tramp who drunk him self to death so why should i feel sorry about george best. a drunk is a drunk the only thing thats different was he had money :blink: Edited November 28, 2005 by ROB REYNOLDS UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 IMO...A waste of a damn great talent but that's often what drink does to some! I'm no great football fan but he was a player of that there's no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim reaper Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 nhs must have a contract with my local butcher i walked past today and they were selling best liver 230 per pound dont waste any time eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Incoming!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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