Best partly conscious

George Best is now partly conscious and is able to move his head and eyes, the doctor treating him said today.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2005 - 14:10

George Best is now partly conscious and is able to move his head and eyes, the doctor treating him said today.

Professor Roger Williams said the 59-year-old former football star had shown signs of improvement but warned against giving hope that Best would make a full recovery.

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