Best of times, worst of times

TRIUMPH and disaster has touched the life of George Best in almost equal measure. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented footballers, he seemed to turn his back on his own great gifts, his footsteps leading him to heavy drinking and prison.

Over the years, his name was linked with beauties including Sir John Mills's daughter Juliet, actress Annette Andre, singer Lynsey de Paul and Bruce Forsyth's daughter Debbie.

Not to mention four Miss Worlds. As the footballer quiped: "They say I slept with seven Miss Worlds. I didn't it was only four I didn't turn up for the other three."