George Best was the first child of Dickie and Anne Best, and grew up in Cregagh, Belfast. He was born on the 22nd May 1946. At the age of 15, Best was discovered by the Manchester United scout, Bob Bishop in Belfast. Bishop famously said to manager Matt Busby: "I think I've found you a genius." He was given a trial for Man Utd and was subsequently signed. This was the beginning of what was to be an amazing career.
He made his Man Utd debut at the age of 17, against West Bromwich Albion. United won 1-0. His first goal was against Burnley in a 5-1 win. By the end of his first season, he had appeared 26 times and scored 6 goals. Unfortunately Man Utd did not win the league this season, but finished 2nd, 4 points behind Liverpool.
Best hit the headlines at the age of twenty when he scored two goals in a European Cup quarter-final match against Benfica in 1966. He was an immediate crowd and media pleaser because of his good looks and footballing skills. The 1966–67 season was again successful, as Manchester United claimed the league title by four points. The following season, Best became a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica. United won 4–1 and Best was later crowned European Footballer of the Year.
In 1974, aged 27, Best quit United for good. His last competitive game for the club was on 1 January 1974 against Queens Park Rangers. In total Best made 470 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions from 1963 to 1974, and scored 179 goals (including six in one game against fourth division Northampton Town — an extraordinary feat that in 2002 the British public voted #26 in the list of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments). He was the club's top scorer for six consecutive seasons, and was the First Division's top scorer in the 1967–68 season.
After leaving United, Best played with various other clubs around the world. He played in places including Ireland, America, Australia and Scotland.
There is no wonder that he is considered one of the best footballers the world had ever seen. He could beat opponents with skill and dazzling tricks, swerving through defenders, or go past them with a burst of devastating speed. He could shoot brilliantly with either foot and out-jump much taller opponents to win the ball in the air. George Best had the confidence and arrogance to try absolutely anything - he knew he was a genius and was not afraid to show it.
Best was strong enough to take the knocks and abuse from the less talented players who would try to hack him out of the game. Best took it all on the chin and triumphed regardless. When he tried one trick too many and lost the ball he would fight twice as hard to get it back. He would inspire his team and bring a crowd, home or away, to its feet.
BELFAST
It is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland.
Belfast has been very famous in the last 100 years for its ship building. Ship building was one of Belfast's biggest industries, employing thousands of people in the days of its height. Actual ship building in Belfast began in 1791. The Harland and Wolff shipyard was founded in 1862 by Edward J. Harland and G.W. Wolff. At its height, Belfast had one of the biggest shipyards in the world, employing over 30,000 people. The most famous ship to be built in Belfast is also the most famous ship in the world, “The Titanic”. During World War II shipbuilding and engineering boomed. These essential industries made Belfast a target for German bombing and the city suffered severely during the blitz. Belfast has been the scene for many sectarian conflicts between Protestants and Catholics. Belfast has seen some of the worst of “The Troubles”. It has seen assassinations, bombings and street violence. In total, 1500 people were killed in political violence in Belfast.
Some famous landmarks in Belfast are:
Stormont Castle, Belfast Castle, Queens University, Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast City Hall and Queens University.
Belfast is situated in a northern latitude location, which gives it long summer evenings and short winter days. The city has some lovely scenery, like Belfast lough, the river Lagan, and many hills including Divis Mountain, Black Mountain and Cavehill. Belfast has a temperate climate, which is very similar to the climate down here in Kildare.
He made his Man Utd debut at the age of 17, against West Bromwich Albion. United won 1-0. His first goal was against Burnley in a 5-1 win. By the end of his first season, he had appeared 26 times and scored 6 goals. Unfortunately Man Utd did not win the league this season, but finished 2nd, 4 points behind Liverpool.
Best hit the headlines at the age of twenty when he scored two goals in a European Cup quarter-final match against Benfica in 1966. He was an immediate crowd and media pleaser because of his good looks and footballing skills. The 1966–67 season was again successful, as Manchester United claimed the league title by four points. The following season, Best became a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica. United won 4–1 and Best was later crowned European Footballer of the Year.
In 1974, aged 27, Best quit United for good. His last competitive game for the club was on 1 January 1974 against Queens Park Rangers. In total Best made 470 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions from 1963 to 1974, and scored 179 goals (including six in one game against fourth division Northampton Town — an extraordinary feat that in 2002 the British public voted #26 in the list of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments). He was the club's top scorer for six consecutive seasons, and was the First Division's top scorer in the 1967–68 season.
After leaving United, Best played with various other clubs around the world. He played in places including Ireland, America, Australia and Scotland.
There is no wonder that he is considered one of the best footballers the world had ever seen. He could beat opponents with skill and dazzling tricks, swerving through defenders, or go past them with a burst of devastating speed. He could shoot brilliantly with either foot and out-jump much taller opponents to win the ball in the air. George Best had the confidence and arrogance to try absolutely anything - he knew he was a genius and was not afraid to show it.
Best was strong enough to take the knocks and abuse from the less talented players who would try to hack him out of the game. Best took it all on the chin and triumphed regardless. When he tried one trick too many and lost the ball he would fight twice as hard to get it back. He would inspire his team and bring a crowd, home or away, to its feet.
BELFAST
It is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland.
Belfast has been very famous in the last 100 years for its ship building. Ship building was one of Belfast's biggest industries, employing thousands of people in the days of its height. Actual ship building in Belfast began in 1791. The Harland and Wolff shipyard was founded in 1862 by Edward J. Harland and G.W. Wolff. At its height, Belfast had one of the biggest shipyards in the world, employing over 30,000 people. The most famous ship to be built in Belfast is also the most famous ship in the world, “The Titanic”. During World War II shipbuilding and engineering boomed. These essential industries made Belfast a target for German bombing and the city suffered severely during the blitz. Belfast has been the scene for many sectarian conflicts between Protestants and Catholics. Belfast has seen some of the worst of “The Troubles”. It has seen assassinations, bombings and street violence. In total, 1500 people were killed in political violence in Belfast.
Some famous landmarks in Belfast are:
Stormont Castle, Belfast Castle, Queens University, Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast City Hall and Queens University.
Belfast is situated in a northern latitude location, which gives it long summer evenings and short winter days. The city has some lovely scenery, like Belfast lough, the river Lagan, and many hills including Divis Mountain, Black Mountain and Cavehill. Belfast has a temperate climate, which is very similar to the climate down here in Kildare.
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