GEORGE BEST'S GRAVE Belfast Northern Ireland

[@frank290862]

Thanks for this. I used to see George from time to time in Nandos coffee house in Chelsea. A very quite and unassuming man who was always happy to have a little chat. He mostly sat alone and you could see the sadness he carried. RiP George, you were a lovely man.

[@TomMcClean]

Hi TL Thank you so much for this fond memory. You put it so well. Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland.

[@frank290862]

@@TomMcClean Thanks Tom. Best wishes to you too from The Midlands in England.

[@TomMcClean]

Hi again TL.I was very much in two minds whether to make this wee video or not. I was particularly concerned about making a good respectful job of it. Your kind words confirm to me that I made the right decision. Sleep well. God bless.

[@jane_7193]

yes, people do not turn to drink for no reason. I presume he was not able to be open about what weighed heavy his heart.

[@frank290862]

@@jane_7193 I never asked him as I didn't know him well enough and it wasn't my place to enquire. We talked about football and things like that. Apart from the fact that he was a football legend he was just an ordinary bloke enjoying a coffee shooting the breeze with other customers. 🙂

[@brianturnbull8864]

My wonderful partner kath arranged for me to go to Belfast some years ago and put flowers on for George who was my hero has he was to many, the best footballer EVER RIP George x

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Brian! That was a very thoughtful thing for your partner to do. Georges' boyhood home in the Creagh Estate is now open to the public to stay in overnight and there's a George Best walking trail too. There's a new mural dedicated to his memory overlooking the pitches he used to play on. New George Best Mural Cregagh Estate Belfast kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXvYg4ibfq6Ko7M

[@jane_7193]

the country should order a statue of George Best. Thank you for a sincere video, you nailed our thoughts.

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Jane. 'Thank you for a sincere video, you nailed our thoughts.' I really appreciate you saying that. It's hard to find the right words. You never want to cause anyone upset. Of course there should be a visible city centre statue of George Best but our City Council just ignore what the people want. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@jane_7193]

@@TomMcClean I am sending you my warmest wishes. It is not too late. It would do the country good, George Best is loved all over the world. Now is the time to do a beautiful statue for The football genius.

[@jane_7193]

Best wishes from the northern Europe, from Finland. A statue for George Best!

[@jane_7193]

@@TomMcClean How usual is it that there's a genius like talent and the guy's name is George Best? This is plain stupidity to pass the occasion to get a statue for people to see in the future, too. For little boys and girls, alike. Aiming to be the best version of oneself despite all the struggle we all come accross.

[@TomMcClean]

Oh I agree.

[@MrTerryb1956]

If only the people around him had supported him with the issues he had in his life , George i for one will always remember you has a true footballing legend be on the TV or down at Stoke you had the crowds full attention every time you had the ball with your breathing taking moves as you guided across the pitch.The world of football has never and will never be the same again since you left us , its just full of so called footballers who are in it for the cash and out to make a quick buck or two ..........I love you George thanks for the memories that you gave me in my teenage years RIP. Also thanks Tom for filming and sharing this video

[@TomMcClean]

Hey Terry thanks for these heartfelt words of tribute for George. And thanks for your encouragement. I was very conscious of trying to say the right thing.

[@warwickroad4111]

Thank you. George was my childhood hero, something I will never get over, and quite proud of it. x

[@TomMcClean]

And thank you for taking the time to drop in Andrew.

[@paulanthony5274]

How are you pal I'm from Stretford my kids gorse hill just up the road from you. 'GOING DOWN THE WARWICK ROAD,TO SEE MATT BUSBIES ACES'

[@Jackwoods511]

A an absolute wonderful player that even someone as young as myself can idolise. I only wish that had of seen him play. No one could or can dribble and shoot like he could. R.I.P. George

[@TomMcClean]

George was inspirational to other players on the field and to those watching in the stands and on tv. He had that magical ability to transform any match he was playing in and turn it around against all the odds. He cut like a knife through butter. Thanks for calling in Jack.

[@Jackwoods511]

Anytime Tom, it's good to hear from people who share the same view!

[@brianturnbull8864]

I met George on a few occasions at sports evening's & he was so lovely and down to earth, a friend of mine took a picture of us and it's pride of place, wonderful human being, just imagine if Munich hadn't happened & he was added to the team, wow , forget Messi and Ronaldo he was & always will be number one bless him x

[@TomMcClean]

I'm afraid I never met him. Yes he was in a league of his own!

[@jane_7193]

great story you shared, thank you. Best is the best

[@Jansy64]

I vow to visit this grave some day. My father died in exactly the same way the year before George. He was 61. He was a huge fan of George, & also played football in his younger day. Just like George he was a special kind of man, down to earth, & would give his last to anyone that needed it. Alcoholism is a terrible disease of the mind & body, often destroying not only the individual affected, but their families too. I live with the devastation that it caused, each & every day, even 11 years on, as will the Best family. Be very proud of George for who he was, & for what he achieved. People adore him, to this very day. I hope my father gets to meet him, I know they will both keep the angels laughing... R.IP two special men.

[@TomMcClean]

+Janet Dakin Hi Janet. You are right alcoholsm is dreadful. We have it in the family. Happily my relative has been off the drink for a decade+. You sum it all up so well that I don't feel it necessary to add to what you say. Roselawn is a big cemetery so you will need directions. Just call in to the office and someone will direct you. Thanks for your very thoughtful comments.

[@billyesdale1155]

I know this was 4 years ago but stay strong mate I lost my gran to cancer and I can only imagine what losing someone to alcohol is like

[@GoldenWembley]

im 6 years late but im sorry for your loss. but its a shame that alcoholsm is like a desease as an irish person i dont really relate as my family drink but they dont do stupid things as in driving and stuff. but i do see in some families some families get broken apart. and even can make the children of the person perharps depressed as i see alot of families have abuse while drunk. but sometimes people overdose and die due to liver cancer. i lost my great uncle to cancer 10 years ago. so i can feel how hard of a time it might be for you. best wishes. and hope your doing well.

[@brianturnbull8864]

Aw bless him, yes an awful decease indeed, but you must remember your father for who he was & the special relationship you seemed to have I'm sure they'll be having a laugh and so should you, take care, regards Brian

[@brianturnbull8864]

You must visit, it was a sort of closure for me but I treasure the memories of the great man he was, George WAS the Best

[@servingjesus5972]

Thank you for this video Tom. I love to learn about real people. George Best is a part of Irish history. Hearing your voice Tom choked me up a bit. A great friend to my family is an Irish family, named Nelson. Your voice reminded me of their matriarch. A most wonderful woman. Bless you Tom

[@TomMcClean]

Hi There sJ thanks for calling and thank you even more for this heartfelt comment. I'm glad I reminded you of this good lady. Nelson would be a very common name here. I have a strong Co Down accent. I come from Banbridge. I'm a bit of a youtube obsessive. I have 2500+ videos on youtube mostly all about Belfast and beyond. I home in on all that is positive. Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland

[@deanbrandt2748]

Well said. Thank you. Very true. I am no football ⚽️ fan, never have been - however George was a very kind and lovely man. He’s missed. R.I.P. 🙏

[@TomMcClean]

Hey many thanks Dean! I haven't a clue about football myself! lol The thing is you don't have to be.to recognize that George Best at his finest was in a league of his own! He was a game changer and a match winner. He somehow walked through opposition defenses! He a was magical to watch. A very sad loss to alcohol excess ....like so many others too. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@llongdong]

If Besty was playing today, he would be making $200 mil plus between contract and endorsements. Quite simply, with the lack of contact defense today, he would be considered the greatest athlete of all time -- any sport. Here's to ya, Georgie!!!! My 9th Guinness in the past 3 hours, and this one's for you.

[@TomMcClean]

Hi George thanks for dropping by with that. Best wishes from Belfast.

[@bobbydazzler330]

August 2021...just watched a documentary about George.....wasn't until the last 5 minutes that I remembered GEORGE had passed ....RIP....Never forgotten

[@TomMcClean]

Ahh, AV, the memory often plays tricks when we pass a certain age! lol Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh Hills.

[@stewartgreig3272]

Haven't looked at the video for a year now but its still great to watch. I can't leave without another tale or two about George when he was in Edinburgh. In the days when clubs didn't have special training grounds George ealked out onto the Hibernian pitch along with the trainer and says " i can hit that crossbar as many times as you like from here " and he just did it, no problem. Left the trainer shaking his head in wonder. Another time he took on some of the junior lads and no one could get the ball off him ! He just glided around them and yet he was so humble amongst all his team mates .

[@TomMcClean]

Hey many thanks Stewart for those wonderful Gorge best reminiscences! I don't think people realized just what a talent and ability George had. His on pitch presence in those days could transform any game.

[@michaelloughlin7108]

thanks for the video he was a fantastic footballer loved watching him in my younger day's was a sad day when he left us.....

[@TomMcClean]

+Michael Loughlin Hey Michael thanks for calling in and leaving your comment.Tom

[@nathanfinlay103]

I was here the other day! as i was visiting my uncle and grandas grave

[@TomMcClean]

We were ther a few weeks ago too Nathan. You are doing a good thing remembering your relatives. Best wishes

[@scoopermanu]

Can you imagine Besty playing today ,when defenders are not allowed to tackle and the pitches are like snooker tables ,,Besty would be unstoppable ,far better than Messi who is a left footed player Besty was great with the ball at either foot ..

[@TomMcClean]

The man had magic feet and such a unique creative footballing brain. thanks for calling in.

[@ellioshiem7892]

This world was never meant For one as beautiful as you.

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for dropping by and leaving the 'Vincent' commet Ellioshie m! Best wishes from Belfast.

[@ellioshiem7892]

@@TomMcClean a huge pleasure. ....Mary. ...London x

[@rd4688]

..... a fantastic FOOTBALLER .... loved watching him in my younger day's ...... was a sad day when he left us ... I am part of Lanarkshire Football Development Association .... and many of our young players today try to emulate him ... remember the days when he would run 50 yards kicking a ball in front of him ... that moved almost 4 feet in front of him with the mud ... and he could still put a 40 yard pile drive in the top corner ... these claimed footballers today .. play on a snooker table surface .... and couldn't hit a barn door at 3 feet ...... all the best George ....... as you were the BEST .......... RIP xx

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Robert, thanks so much for calling in. I loved your oh so true comment. It had me smiling but it also resounded with truth. George was a game changer and a match winner of unbelievable style and excellence. I just gasped in amazement with everyone else as he danced round the opposition.

[@logiebear819]

Love George best

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for dropping by with that Maggie. A statue to George was unveiled at windsor Pk football club a month ago i filmed it as well. Best wishes from Belfast George Best Statue Unveiled Windsor Park Belfast kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WlqZ-iebSKqtE and George Best Statue Olympia Leisure Centre Belfast kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ2QnZSLg8ufeck

[@michaelloughlin7108]

so true he was a pure legend in his time magic with the ball...I have subscribed;-).

[@TomMcClean]

+Michael Loughlin Cheers Michael!

[@drguy2156]

Thank you Tom, very dignified and honourable.

[@TomMcClean]

Hey DrTeno Guy. I really appreciate you saying this. I didn't want to get this wrong.

[@drguy2156]

Not at all Tom, very informative video too. George was one of the most gifted footballers I ever played against. He was a very kind and humble man which many people wouldn't know about but he was. I was so upset when he died I was in America at the time in a bar would you believe it when it came on the TV. I'll never forget him to play against your idol is something not many people experience. RIP Besty and for me, you will always be the "BEST!!" Cheers Tom.

[@TomMcClean]

Thank you again DrTeno Guy for this very personal reminiscence and tribute. It means so much more because you knew George Best as a fellow player. As you quite correctly say, ' to play against your idol is something not many people experience.'

[@drguy2156]

Will never forget it Tom. I was mesmerized by the way he moved. I was only in my first season as a pro and at 19 I couldn't get near him! His pace is not often talked about but over the first 10 yards he was like lightening. The last time I saw him was at a dinner in London just before his first liver transplant and obviously he looked quite ill but he had such a glint in his eye that charmed all the girls which he never lost. I will never forget him and indeed writing these notes I feel quite emotional. The only other players who had the some gifts as George was our own Eddie Gary, Rodney Marsh, Alan Hudson and Stan Bowles, oh and Tony Currie. On a lighter note, wherever George is he'll be having a good time. RIP xx legend.

[@TomMcClean]

Best wishes DrT and again many, many thanks for these heartfelt memories.

[@thehentons8696]

I went there last month and pepl had graffitied on this lengends grave. I think it was younguns they have no apprecciation of this mighty warrior. Thankfully I went the other day and was pleased to see a clean and tidy grave. RIP georgy. Thanks to the person who clean it up whoever you are.

[@TomMcClean]

Unfortunately there are always plenty of fools about who want to wreck things for everyone else. Yes many thanks to the person (s ) who tidied George's grave up. Thanks for dropping in The Hentons.

[@thehentons8696]

Tom McClean Thanks ever so much to responding to my comment i'm glad you feel the same way about dear georgy. I've been following your channel since the beginning. Could u please do more on graves and your old school bambridge acadamy my wee grandaughter goes there and has a ball.

[@thehentons8696]

Tom McClean Also do u have any tips on bullying for my wee grandson he is struggling with bullys in his primary school

[@TomMcClean]

Hey no problem The Hentons. I always reply back. I think it would be rude not to do so when someone has taken the time. Hey I have a number of other Belfast individual grave videos waiting to be uploaded but I was holding back because I thought folk mught be bored by me having done so many in the past. Is it more actual grave videos or cemetery videos you want? I suppose I could do both. I weas at the academy in the 1960s and i too had a ball. When I'm next down in Banbridge I will drop in again to the old school. Thanks for the support. I love support!

[@thehentons8696]

Tom McClean both ggrave and cemetary are great

[@tombarryantik7115]

He never dies, the legend lives forever!

[@TomMcClean]

Absolutely TomBarry. Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland

[@patlyons6732]

A nice and also respecting coverage. RIP Georgie Best - Gods No. 7

[@TomMcClean]

Hey Pat I really appreciate your encouraging words. Thank you for calling in.

[@patlyons6732]

Might be calling in a bit more often see the trips on www.GeorgeBestWorld.com if its Ok I will link your video to a page. The website is a FAN ONLY website, no commercial interest WHATSOEVER and if you are up to it and want a page to manage I can help you join the fold. Currently trying to plan 3 trips 2016 DEC Belfast Shopping trip (Not going well), 2017 BELFAST ICE HOCKEY TRIP has hit the immagination and a certain sell out which has inspired me to plan a 2017 April Rugby Trip Ulster V Cardiff (Too early to say if this interests the public.

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Pat thanks for the link to a page. Let me think about the rest.

[@jamescampsie4781]

RIP George now playing for god's football team in the big football stadium in the sky

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for calling in James.

[@jamescampsie4781]

Tom McClean when i was in my teens I seen George play for the team I support HIBERNIAN the week before only three thousand supporters watched Hibernian week later thirty thousand supporters watched George play his 1st game

[@TomMcClean]

You did better than me. I never saw him take the field anywhere infortunately. He was a game changer against any team. Magical. He 'danced' round opponents in a way no others have down.

[@j11az75]

James Campsie I think he just won the fa god cup RIP Best you will always be known by your last name💪😔

[@Leon_Rojas]

George is the best! He's my motivation.

[@TomMcClean]

Hey thanks for dropping by with that Lixevo. George Best had footballing magic.

[@Leon_Rojas]

Tom McClean Thanks for replying.

[@TomMcClean]

I always reply Lixevo. I was a bit slow this time because we were away on holiday over these past 2 weeks. We only got home at 2 am! lol

[@jacquelinekhan1283]

R.I.P. George always remember you ,9 years nearly you passed away,always in our hearts .

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for leaving your message Jacqueline.

[@jacquelinekhan1283]

Love George best wish I met him ,went to church and lit I candle for him .

[@TomMcClean]

Jacqueline Khan Thanks again for leaving your comments.

[@rajibmondal7998]

i was born on the same day when Gorge Best died.If i was the Gorge Best in Previous life i would be proud of myself.

[@TomMcClean]

Right Rajib. Many thanks for posting in with this interesting information. Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland

[@williedesmond8201]

Met him in 1990 got his autograph what a player he was

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Willie. George Best at his best was the finest players I've ever seen. He set the game alight in those days. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@mikedrown2721]

George Best was 1 month older than me Tom..... thanks

[@TomMcClean]

Ah poor George I'm afraid the drink beat him just like so many other good folk. .

[@Utdtom1]

The greatest to ever walk the earth

[@TomMcClean]

I wouldn't argue with that. I have never watched anyone who could match him on the field when he was at his best. Magical touch.

[@stewartgreig3272]

I keep coming back to watch this video about George's grave. I find the commentary heartfelt and genuine about George. Please if you can either read the book " when George came to Edinburgh" or get it off the internet. It's great, as it tells some wonderful stories about his time playing for Hibernian football club. No so much the games he played but just about him as a person interacting with local people that he met. George was walking along Princes Street without any security people and passed a Hibs supporter who stopped for a double take - George just winked as if to say yes it really is me.

[@TomMcClean]

Many many thanks again Stewart for your kind comments. I've never heard of this particular book. i will try to get to read it. George Best gave people here such a lift when he came on the pitch. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@tonymurrin6150]

I have taking my kids there a few years ago it was sad R.I.P

[@TomMcClean]

It's good for them to know about the George Best legend so they can maybe dream too. Yes very sad Tony.

[@stewartgreig3272]

I'm from Scotland and after, by chance, visiting a pub in Edinburgh called jingling Geordie's I noticed a picture of George on the wall. It recalls a time when he was there with some of his team mates from Hibernian football club and after seeing it I developed a fascination for him but not because of his football prowess but for his acts of kindness and generosity towards people. He turned out many, many times in matches for charity and testimonials, very often for free just to raise funds. People often described him as being humble and quiet when they met him - no big time charlie. Read a book called " when George came to Edinburgh" for more insights into his charisma with people. He went out of his way to be nice and considerate to all.

[@TomMcClean]

Hey Stewart. Great to hear from you. Many many thanks for this fine tribute To George. Best wishes from the Belfast Hills of Northern Ireland.

[@Jenniferhrod]

He will always be the very best rest in peace

[@TomMcClean]

+Jennifer Rodriguez He had it all. He was a match changer and winner. Thanks for calling in.

[@themanftheworld8439]

Greatest footballer ever.

[@TomMcClean]

Agreed MOW! Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland

[@TimGrace-ky6mp]

Greetings from a fellow Pomponian!

[@TomMcClean]

Good to hear from you Tim. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@Johnrobertstevenson]

Total legend , RIP George . Elvis x

[@TomMcClean]

Absolutely John. Many thanks for taking the time to post in. Best wishes from Belfast.

[@awsomeal100]

George Best......One Word ....Legend......Akin To Bruce Lee...R.I.P....Their Spirits Live On.

[@TomMcClean]

Agreed Alan! Thanks for dropping into my channel and posting. Best wishes.

[@RollForever88]

His resting place is very unassuming. I liked your comments about equality in death. He was a special footballer to me.

[@TomMcClean]

Yes it is RF. Life elevates people to grandeur. We all occupy the same size of plot of earth when we go. George Best inspired hope in so many people here at a bad time in our history.

[@jakewilson6873]

I live right beside rowslown im going to visit him now RIP Best

[@TomMcClean]

The grave is certainly worth a visit if only to show what an ordinary gyt George actually was behind the showbiz.

[@bestjorge4544]

1996 2 young best I love jorge only I was 14 be banfica

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for dropping by BJ! I filmed the new statue of George in Belfast yesterday. Will put it on KZbin soon.

[@adammoff9864]

I’m young but understand how big he was for us 😢 rip

[@TomMcClean]

George Best was so good that he could turn a certain lost game into avictory.He lifted people's hopes. He made them dream of great things for our football sides. Unfortunately George gave in to alcohol and it ruined him in every way. He won't be the first or the last to fall into it's grip I last. Take care and best wishes from Belfast.

[@bobbyrainsbury230]

Been there got a pic of it and put a rose on besty's grave visited family in Belfast my uncle died a year ago sadly

[@TomMcClean]

Bobby Rainsbury Hi Bobby, Death is always brings sadness and loss. Thanks for dropping in. Tom

[@frizzyred1292]

Hello, Tom. Used to see George's dad, Dickie, up the Cregagh Rd a lot when he was alive, was a friendly wee man always would say hello. Im sure he bought many a packet of Cookstown sausages on that road! Thanks for the video, Roselawn is a really nice cemetary.

[@TomMcClean]

Hey FR, I had to be really sensitive when making this video. I'm glad you lied it. George Best was such a sad loss to his family friends and fans. Thanks for your support and personal information about George's dad.

[@johnobrien8910]

great video playing for northern ireland before he was 18 if he was brazillian he would have played for them before he was 18 the best player not to play in a world cup.but as good as anybody that did play in a world cup.

[@TomMcClean]

Excellent comment john and so true.

[@EnglishGrave]

Wow, really impressed, need to get to Ireland.

[@TomMcClean]

Many many thanks for your encouragement EG! I have done quite a few of the last resting places of our more famous personalities too. I'm afraid that we are all under an imposed, house arrest, set up and will be for many months to come. So your visit may be held back for some considerable time. Oh dear! Best wishes from a very wet Belfast Northern Ireland

[@TomMcClean]

I have now moved on to your channel and it is brilliant. I will spend some time here! lol Best wishes from wet Belfast!

[@EnglishGrave]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Subbed reciprocated. All the best...

[@thomassmyth8515]

R.I.P George Best and family

[@TomMcClean]

Good man Thomas. Thanks for calling in and leaving your kind comment.

[@mel140297]

The best, the greatest footballer ever

[@TomMcClean]

I definitley wouldn't argue with that Jim. He was so exciting to watch. He was a game saver and changer. It looked effortless when he ran through a defence. It even looked as if the ball was attached to his foot! Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland.

[@bobbyrainsbury230]

Thanks Tom :-)

[@rd4688]

ps .... keep this thread going ... he (George) deserves this ...............

[@TomMcClean]

Yes indeed Robert!

[@nathanielgalpin7414]

RIP George Best and absolute legend

[@neilwilliams8741]

when interviewed harry redknapp west ham said he arrived with 2 blondes at 2.50 and was half cut we [west ham ]thought he.ll be dropped by o faarrell..wrong he played and got a hat trick all i could smell was his breathe....can you imagine todays prima donors doing that brilliant player..

[@TomMcClean]

George Best was something else.

[@connormckibbin5247]

R.I.P George

[@TomMcClean]

+Connor Mckibbin Agreed Connor.

[@prosteborec6577]

No, Besta is live. My name is Wangler, i born 2005. Football player for junior, i am 12years old. And Besta die in 2005. Thanks for create this video.

[@TomMcClean]

Good man knedlikoví goalkrypr Thanks for callling in with that supportive comment.

[@jako133]

Some people say that pele was the best but it was actually the Belfast boy #godblessbest

[@TomMcClean]

I wouldn't argue with that!

[@ianbennett1491]

Eddie Gray was another who would have excelled on today's pitched. Brilliant player.

[@stuartsimms4579]

As Scots boy from Kilmarnock .my family is from Derry Ardmore U can say more .no malice I love use boys tours. Old Yorkshire ure better looking in than out. Ps am catholic 60yr

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Stuart. I wish you well. Thanks for your encouragement. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@stuartsimms4579]

@@TomMcClean many thanks I try to visit 3/4 times a year . people like U show a real north. It's not all doom country on up sir good people

[@TomMcClean]

Hey many thanks Stuart. The main problem here now is the massive rise in drugs and despair leading to suicides. I'm afraid it is the same everywhere in Europe. The NHS too is broken beyond repair. People have walked away from God and He has largely left them to it.

[@leslieszasz8758]

What a tragedy wish he could beat the drink. Sad to see him gone at 59 which is almost 12 years ago. Sadly watching him in the last year of his life he knew he was a goner. Great footballer but also deep down a great person that the drink stolen from us.

[@TomMcClean]

I agree Leslie. Thanks for dropping in.

[@titidiz6343]

Please, can someone go there and ask him to help United in spirit.Something needs to be done.Thank you.

[@TomMcClean]

Gey TD My 2 sons and my father in law, who are all Man U supporters would completely agree with you. My father in law doesn't even bother watching them on the box anymore. It only annoys him! Best wishes from Belfast

[@stewartgreig3272]

Could I just add a couple of stories about George's time in Edinburgh which I was told by the people involved. One was that George was asked to take part in a quiz show one night at a local school to raise funds for a foreign trip by the school team. He readily agreed. Another time the reserve players were on their Christmas night out at a pub and George called in and left a few hundred pounds behind the bar for all the team to enjoy themselves on him without taking a drink himself then left. He didn't need to bother doing that.

[@TomMcClean]

Good man Stewart. Many thanks for these wee unknown stories about our George and his kindness. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@hwya3201]

Rest in peace geroge

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for this Hywa. Best wishes from Belfast.

[@buddyfromgermany6792]

Maradona was good, Pelé was better, George Best....R.I.P

[@TomMcClean]

Hey Ralf thanks for dropping by with that. Best wishes.

[@lfc3549]

@Alexandru Puriș mate Maradona was trash he did a hand ball and made it look like a header and knocked England out of the world Cup years ago

[@lfc3549]

@Alexandru Puriș that did happen

[@dawnhiggins4396]

Anyway happy new year 🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀 2019❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TomMcClean]

And the same to you and yours Dawn!

[@paulanthony5274]

Hi Tom sorry for the correction but that was the European Cup much more prestigious than Euefa cup, probably just a slip of the tongue. Thanks for showing us the great man's resting place I'm planning a trip over there soon to go and see where the other legend was made TITANIC,now I've seen your vid I might go to see his gravesite too,thanks pal. Tonnes of respect to you fella from Stretford Manchester.

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Paulus, Don't be sorry. i'm glad when folks get in touch. I do get things wrong. I'm totally clueless about football. I like watching though. My sons are very knowledgable. George is in Roselawn not far from the entrance. Ask any of the ground staff and they will point you where. Roselawn is on the Ballygowan road. You can get a tour of the house in the Cregagh Estate where George lived too. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@paulanthony5274]

@@TomMcClean Thanks Tom I'll have to watch some of your other videos how far are you from Haarland and Wolf you know the old ship building yard where Titanic was built,i might have to visit there on my own I'm having trouble finding anyone interested in the great liner enough to want to visit the site where she was built,im really looking forward to going over there y uncle lived near Belfast on the outskirts for most of his life,my cousins are from over there born and bred

[@TomMcClean]

Hi again Paulus. i have a stack of videos about in round the Titanic docks area. I can see it from the top of the hill 300 yards from our home. Check out this wee video I did. It covers a lot of the major attractions. It is a bit long though! lol Belfast Titanic Maritime Mile Ramble and Rant kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKi1ZYuAn5pjpJo

[@paulanthony5274]

@@TomMcClean That's brilliant Tom and I know folk can be discreet about who they meet online but perhaps when I come over if you are only 300 yards away I could come say hello for a few minutes,but that's great that you live that close. My main attraction is to see the final fitting out bay where they put the propellers on and stuff of Titanic Olympic and Britannic it's so fascinating and then over to that kind of museum there,i know they don't have many artifacts but there's a kind of show there I think where you go up in a lift type thing. Really can't wait to go it's in my bucket list of things to do and thanks so much for the video I shall watch it now..Paul

[@TomMcClean]

No Paulus, You misunderstood we live about 3 miles away. But can see the docks from the hill 300 yds from our home. If you wasnt to see actual artifacts then get along to the Ulster folk and Transport Museum at Holywood Co Down and go round the Titanic museum there. The Titanic Hotel is excellent too. It is based around the old Titanic Design offices and there are rooms at the back that the designers all used. You can do a free tour. The Nomadic is special too. I'm not fussed on the big Titanic Exhibition Centre. It's really there for the Japanese/American tourists. I would happily meet you if I can for a cuppa down at the docks.

[@connorcampbell3797]

R.i.p uncle

[@TomMcClean]

Yes indeed Connor. Best wishes.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

It's a shame when a great footballer has the misfortune to be born in a country that is not a football powerhouse and thus misses out on so many major international tournaments. The result being that they are underappreciated in other countries. I've never seen a graveyard with the graves so closely packed together.

[@TomMcClean]

You are spot on in what you say GLT. Yes a lot of our graveyards are like this. It is not at all unusual here. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@peterturley1331]

💜😪💔

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for that Peter. Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland.

[@patc6286]

George best was a great player no doubt, but in my opinion not the world's best player. Cruyff van Basten Messi romario Pele eusebio Gerd Muller Beckenbauer dalglish Colin bell Mario kempes. I could go on the list is endless. Big respect to George and I miss seeing him on Gillette soccer Saturday he was good on that. Seemed like a decent funny man. Like my snooker idol Alex Higgins, you will be missed always George, and thanks for the great memories, especially the 6 goals Vs Northampton in the cup. RIP to George and his mum and dad too. God bless you all.

[@TomMcClean]

Ok pat c, i'll not fall out with you over it. They were all top guys on the field. -different styles of playing but were all game changers and oh so talented and great to watch. Thanks for dropping in. Best wishes.

[@matthewkendall8592]

What you have to remember is players like Messi would be crying 1 minute into a match because back then you had to be so tough

[@TomMcClean]

Spot on comment Matthew. That indeed is the big difference for a lot of modern players and players like George Best back then.

[@alabama1413]

pat c...not really the video to argue on qualities of various footballers suffice to say that Pele himself said he thought Best's skills put him ahead of all at that time, including himself.

[@TomMcClean]

Hey thanks for calling in pat c. Obviously we all have our own thoughts and personal favourites but hey what a fanatastic squad you just named there.

[@vlogger88]

Goin' up to the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky) That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die) When I die and they lay me to rest I'm gonna go on the piss with Georgie best absolute legend THE #GAWA SING THAT SONG incase anyone on here thinks its a mockery of the legend himself Maradona was good Pele was better but George was the best #7

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks Ger 1872 I thought I had replied to your post but KZbin is saying I haven't. Anyway agreed George was just something else.

[@cactusj4740]

The best player in united

[@TomMcClean]

I'll not argue with that. It often looked like the ball was atached to his foot! Thanks for calling in Cactus J.

[@davidmtonga1422]

💔

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks Davy. Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland.

[@davidmtonga1422]

@@TomMcClean I must admit that I've never seen anything like what Gorge Best used to do. It's so unfortunate that I wasn't born by then to witness such great talent. Regards from Africa, Zambia.

[@TomMcClean]

George was blessed with exceptional football talent. He was right up there with any of the greats. George being in th team or being brought on half way always had a madical effect. He could turn a match around. Great to hear from you from so far away in Zambia. Such a massive country. I love the power of the internet! Best wishes ps Our spring temperature is a high 9C Wow heatwave! lol

[@brianohanlon5061]

the two most important things in this life is good health and time, ....yet most people spend half their lives chasing money.....they live for money......trust me....everyone today in 200-years wont care about how much money they have in their bank accounts.

[@TomMcClean]

I agree Brian! I would place how a man or woman stands before their Maker, as being my number 1 Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@jakewilson6873]

what row is he

[@TomMcClean]

Sorry Jake I haven't been for a few years and I can't remember. Best to ask someone there.

[@jakewilson6873]

Tom McClean k thanks