The Story of George Best

UNITED have battled through every tackle, every pass, every chance, and now … the whistle blows! Manchester United have won the European Cup for the first time! Charlton’s brace and Kidd’s decisive strike have sealed it. George Best, dazzling throughout the match, has left fans breathless with his dribbles and flair. From the streets of Belfast to the pinnacle of Europe!

Follow the story of George Best through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to his debut with Manchester United. This edition charts his career — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– George Best’s rise as a teenage sensation in the early 1960s
– His key role in winning two League titles for Manchester United
– The unforgettable 1968 European Cup triumph
– Being named European Footballer of the Year in 1968
– Insights into his off-field life and the challenges that affected his career
– Highlights from later seasons and his enduring legacy

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a United fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers watching him live — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of George Best’s history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.