Armstrong: Brilliant Best was  like a ballerina

George Best died at just 59, 20 years ago today.
Armstrong: Brilliant Best was  like a ballerina

A mural which features George Best at Old Trafford  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025 - 01:04
Ian Parker

“He was a phenomenon because he was doing stuff that nobody else did.” 

Gerry Armstrong never hesitates when asked to name the best player he ever shared a pitch with.

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