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[FTBL_Planet @FTBL_Planet]

When George Best joined Bournemouth during the 1982-83 season, he was coming towards the end of his career and only stayed long enough to play a handful of games.

But wherever he went, the crowds followed.

Bournemouth mostly paid him through appearance money, and when he played away, the opposition sometimes contributed because having George Best there could put thousands of extra people through the gate.

Away from football, he was living with Mary Stävin, the former Miss World.

One morning, Best asked Harry Redknapp if he fancied going to Salisbury races.

Harry picked the two of them up and dropped Mary at the station on the way.

As soon as she got out, Best turned towards him.

“Thank God she’s gone.”

Harry could not understand what the problem was.

Mary was one of the most beautiful women in the world, and Best had spent the previous night at the cinema with her.

“We went to the pictures last night and she drove me mad all the way through it.”

“Touching me and kissing me.”

Harry started laughing.

“Really, George?”

“Sounds awful.”

Best was serious.

“You don’t understand, Harry.”

“I was trying to watch the film.”

They carried on to Salisbury, where plenty of Best’s old football friends were already enjoying themselves in the champagne bar.

Best stayed out of the way and sat drinking tea with Harry instead.

When the racing finished, they started the drive home along a country lane that ran for miles away from the course.

Two punters were walking along the road.

They looked like they had lost their money and had no obvious way of getting home.

Best told Harry to stop.

“Look at them.”

“That could be you and me, Harry, couldn’t it?”

“We should give them a lift.”

He wound down the window.

“You all right, lads?”

“Come on, get in.”

The two men climbed into the back, looked across and realised they had just been picked up by George Best.

Both were football supporters.

Both had done their money at the races.

And now Best was sitting in the front chatting to them as Harry drove them home.

The two men listened to Best for the entire journey, barely believing what had happened to them.

After the last one got out, Best watched him walk away.

“There but for the grace of God, eh Harry?”
#football

[Alpha. @Alph__Utd]

🚨Andres Iniesta on Paul Scholes:

“One day in La Masia, Rijkaard walked in and said,
‘Today we don’t train, we are going to watch a DVD’.

We sat for 3 hours watching Scholes highlights. It was the best day of my life. I, Xavi, Ronaldinho and a young Messi were in awe of him.

It was then that I decided to call my first-born child Paul (Paolo). He’s 5 now, and every time I look at him, I remember that day in La Masia.”

[terry christian @terrychristian]

Yes Ronaldo recieved a spontaneous standing ovation when subsituted off at Old Trafford after scoring a hat trick for Real Madrid against Man United. He said he had never heard of or experienced anything like that before - said it made him cry. It was a special moment

[Andy Mitten @AndyMitten]

Manchester United’s greatest players: No 12, Duncan Edwards

For @TheAthleticFC
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[Damon Hill @HillF1]

Epic 👏🏼💪🏻✌🏻Nige

[SethOfficial @UTD_Seth001]

🚨 Pelé on the biggest regret of his football career:

🗣️ Pelé: “People often ask me if I have any regrets in football. I was fortunate to achieve almost everything a player could dream of. I spent the majority of my career at Santos, where I built my legacy, and later finished my playing days with the New York Cosmos. Those two clubs gave me unforgettable memories and changed my life forever.”

“But if there’s one thing that still crosses my mind from time to time, it’s never playing for Manchester United. That opportunity was real, and it’s one of the biggest ‘what ifs’ of my career.”

“Back then, Sir Matt Busby admired my football and there were conversations about bringing me to Old Trafford. Manchester United weren’t just another club—they were already becoming the biggest institution in English football, with incredible history, passionate supporters, and a global reputation that every player knew about.”

“The negotiations never reached the point where a transfer became possible because Santos believed my place was in Brazil. At that time, the Brazilian government even declared me a national treasure, making any move abroad incredibly difficult.”

“I respected that decision because Santos meant everything to me, but I would be lying if I said I never imagined what it would have been like to wear the red shirt at Old Trafford. Every great player dreams of performing on the biggest stages, and Manchester United was certainly one of them.”

“When I watched the atmosphere at Old Trafford and saw the legends who represented that club over the years, I always wondered how my career might have looked if I had been part of that story. It’s not something that keeps me awake at night, but it’s probably the biggest football regret I have.”

[John Ludden @johnludds]

My favourite Jimmy Murphy tale, when managing Wales against England. Jimmy went through the English players pre-match slaughtering them! When finished a voice said, 'You forgot about Duncan Edwards boss?' 'No i didn't' smiled Jimmy. 'Stay away from him lad. He'll murder you!'

[🇾🇪Utd Before Fergie🇾🇪 @UtdBeforFergie]

He fought bravely for 15 days but even the mighty Duncan Edwards couldn't beat his opponent and the fight was lost on Feb 21st 1958 #mufc 😥🙏

[Oldnail @Oldnail6]

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[Cantona Collars AKA Larry @Cantona_Collars]

#OnThisDay 26th of January 1991:

Defending champions made hard work of Bolton in the 4th round of the FA Cup.

Sparky saved our blushes with a pinpoint goal late in the second half.

[🇾🇪 @ManUtdHeritage]

Over 60,000 fans pack into Old Trafford to watch United beat Sunderland in the 2nd Division, the highest attended English League match that season (1974) #MUFC

[One Norman Whiteside @WhitesideOne]

***** GOAL OF THE DAY *****

23rd February 1985 - League division One

ARSENAL 0
MANCHESTER UNITED 1
@NormanWhiteside 31'

Highbury 48,612

[One Norman Whiteside @WhitesideOne]

"The Magic Circle" #MUFC

[Cantona Collars AKA Larry @Cantona_Collars]

A Christmas message from Eric Cantona ☃️🌲🎁🎅🍆😂

[TV Football 1968-92 @1968Tv]

Granada TV The Kick Off Match
December 1979
Man Utd 3-0 Arsenal
Commentator Gerald Sinstadt
#MUFC #Arsenal

[Oldnail @Oldnail6]

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[Fenix @GGMANUTD23]

Good Morning Reds 🔴
#GlazersOut

[Cantona Collars AKA Larry @Cantona_Collars]

70 Years Ago Today:

18 year old Duncan Edwards made his England debut.

Below are his second half highlights.

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