Just as our coach arrived at Loftus Rd it came over the radio that the game was cancelled so the supporters club sec said lets go down to Craven Cottage to see Georgie, what a great day, different then we expected but still a good memory. Thousands of other reds also turned up, good on Fulham too I think they appreciated a few quid on the gate.
George Best You are a Fantastic Football player You are the Best George Best Good bye the Belfast boy World legend Maradona Cruyff Pele George Best is the Best
spent two years in Fulham in the mid 70's, remember those matches and the friendly supporters and the Cornish pasties. but best memories were the genious of George and Rodney, never saw players since enjoy the fun of playing as much. Great memories,
Dad and uncle took me for my 3rd game, I was 8 years old. Saw Hereford and Notts county before. Loved it. This started the torment and love I inherited supporting this magical club. Amazing job posting and fantastic to see it again.
@@MrGman2804 , yes, today's game seems diluted compared to those days when the tackles really went in. The pitches, the crowds, and then we had the gift of George Best.
As Manchester lad I would normally have been routing for our neighbors Oldham but since George was playing for Fulham I was just honored to watch him do his thing and the fourth goal was the icing on the cake!
I was at this match! Wow. I can't believe it. I remember the frost on the shaded side of the pitch. I certainly remember the score. I was just by the goal behind the coca-cola sign with my Uncle Patrick and his daughter. We saw George Best and Bob Moore that day come right up. I am so pleased to find this on youtube. Now I see I posted on this 6 years ago..... blimey... I forgot that, but remembered the match from 46 years ago.. It was a treasure then and it still is!
Wow. I was there for that match, and still have the programme somewhere. I remember the half frosty pitch. More importantly I remember seeing Best and Moore, the two players that mattered in my childhood. I feel very fortunate to have seen them both play. This was nearly 40 years ago. It is stunning. Thanks for posting this. How it is so well preserved is a miracle.
Also at the game - time plays tricks - thought that the Best goal - what a wonderful piece of skill was the final goal but it was NOT - John Mitchell was a great favourite of mine - pleased to meet him in St. Albans when we talked about the semi final replay at Maine Road.
Bobby Moore scored the most spectacular own goal I've ever seen, with a diving header from an Alan Groves cross a few minutes from the end of the Oldham v Fulham game in September 1974 - it was the only goal of the match. A few months later he did exactly the same in a game at Sunderland, which was on Match of the Day!
@@MrGman2804 And here it is: ua-cam.com/video/mzZo6ia0jX0/v-deo.html As another poster said, time plays tricks - I could have sworn the game was at Roker Park!
I lived in Langthorn st.. was at most of the home games.. went for a pint over the Putney side of the river after Star and Garter if I’m not mistaken.. I am from Belfast, so I loved watching george.. great great footballers everyone. So much money in the game today I’m almost given up on it.
When in the Merchant Navy I persuaded some of my mates to watch this match at Fulham., me being an Oldham fan. To make it worse I had to be jeered and ridiculed at again the next day when it was shown on The Big Match.
Well I've viewed countless George best tributes and it amazes me I've never seen that goal before. The clip of him against Spain is a relatively new find and I just wonder if there are more unseen gems out there.
used to love going to the cottage in the late 90's. Havent lived in UK for years, but seeing the kick off in day light and then full time whistle in the dark reminded me off going to watch fulham and then heading to the 8 bells for pints afterwards. Would of been amazing in the 70's to watch Best, Marsh and Moore.
Quality performance by Best. You can tell how his game changed in his final years at Man U how he couldn't be bothered as they didn't build a team around him as they should have.
tavy@ i loved that chip from best. just a pure joy to watch, and on an ice rink lol. george best was the greatest ever!!! And that reversve pass with hes left foot over to the right on that ice and still moving was a joy too!!!!
Oldham almost always froze in front of the ITV cameras in the 1970s. There's also a dire 0-4 defeat at Bolton from the previous season on UA-cam, and we lost 0-6 at home to Aston Villa in the old Third Division in 1971-72.
@@mathewdunne5771 That's right, 29 December 1973. We lost the next match 0-3 as well at Port Vale on New Year's Day, then went on a run of ten successive wins, which set us up to pip Bristol Rovers for the Div 3 title. Highlights of that Watford game were on UA-cam until a few months ago, but seem to have been removed.
They talk about George having had a short career but he almost made the World Cup in 1966 - Northern Ireland were knocked out by one goal in Albania. And had he kept himself fit he would have been called up for the NI WC squad in 1982
Tavy@ that pass from best when he switched the play to the right wing and it created another goal with his left foot at 5.40 while running on ice and how every one thought how easy he could have just laid it on to some one next to him was a sign of this mans genius. I never expected best to switch that pass over to the right while running to the left. And neither did any one who watched that game. Becouse he played a pass basicly on an ice rinck to the players foot while running the other way. And then that chip lol a goal keeper at 6ft standing on his goal line woul have struggled to save that. That keeper looked about 6ft2 and he was 3 yards if that, off his line and still wouldnt have got it. Well george dummiend him a shot to make him slip lol then chipped him. Best set up at least 3 goals and scored one. Rip george and thancks.
Just as our coach arrived at Loftus Rd it came over the radio that the game was cancelled so the supporters club sec said lets go down to Craven Cottage to see Georgie, what a great day, different then we expected but still a good memory. Thousands of other reds also turned up, good on Fulham too I think they appreciated a few quid on the gate.
Look at that 3rd Fulham goal brilliant one end to the other and Best, oh how I wish he played today, genius of a player.
George Best You are a Fantastic Football player You are the Best George Best Good bye the Belfast boy World legend Maradona Cruyff Pele George Best is the Best
spent two years in Fulham in the mid 70's, remember those matches and the friendly supporters and the Cornish pasties. but best memories were the genious of George and Rodney, never saw players since enjoy the fun of playing as much. Great memories,
Dad and uncle took me for my 3rd game, I was 8 years old. Saw Hereford and Notts county before. Loved it. This started the torment and love I inherited supporting this magical club.
Amazing job posting and fantastic to see it again.
Happy days! Hair was longer, shorts were shorter and games were played no matter what the conditions.
George Best's goal was an unexpected pleasure.
Still fascinated by George Best, he had it all, and more.
Yes, I am not really into football anymore, I'm too old, but when he played it was like watching a cross between Pele and a Magician.
@@MrGman2804 , yes, today's game seems diluted compared to those days when the tackles really went in. The pitches, the crowds, and then we had the gift of George Best.
As Manchester lad I would normally have been routing for our neighbors Oldham but since George was playing for Fulham I was just honored to watch him do his thing and the fourth goal was the icing on the cake!
My absolute favourite memory of George Best at Fulham. The greatest goal I have ever seen.
I’ve never seen that goal by Best before. Sublime. Thanks for putting this up! ⚽️😊
I was at this match! Wow. I can't believe it. I remember the frost on the shaded side of the pitch. I certainly remember the score. I was just by the goal behind the coca-cola sign with my Uncle Patrick and his daughter. We saw George Best and Bob Moore that day come right up. I am so pleased to find this on youtube. Now I see I posted on this 6 years ago..... blimey... I forgot that, but remembered the match from 46 years ago.. It was a treasure then and it still is!
Wow. I was there for that match, and still have the programme somewhere. I remember the half frosty pitch. More importantly I remember seeing Best and Moore, the two players that mattered in my childhood. I feel very fortunate to have seen them both play. This was nearly 40 years ago. It is stunning. Thanks for posting this. How it is so well preserved is a miracle.
Also at the game - time plays tricks - thought that the Best goal - what a wonderful piece of skill was the final goal but it was NOT - John Mitchell was a great favourite of mine - pleased to meet him in St. Albans when we talked about the semi final replay at Maine Road.
Bobby Moore scored the most spectacular own goal I've ever seen, with a diving header from an Alan Groves cross a few minutes from the end of the Oldham v Fulham game in September 1974 - it was the only goal of the match. A few months later he did exactly the same in a game at Sunderland, which was on Match of the Day!
@@staceygrove5976 I didn't know that. But thankful I saw Bobby Moore and George Best and others at Craven Cottage!
@@MrGman2804 And here it is: ua-cam.com/video/mzZo6ia0jX0/v-deo.html
As another poster said, time plays tricks - I could have sworn the game was at Roker Park!
I lived in Langthorn st.. was at most of the home games.. went for a pint over the Putney side of the river after Star and Garter if I’m not mistaken.. I am from Belfast, so I loved watching george.. great great footballers everyone. So much money in the game today I’m almost given up on it.
Probably a decade past his peak, yet still the best player on the pitch. 4:54
When in the Merchant Navy I persuaded some of my mates to watch this match at Fulham., me being an Oldham fan.
To make it worse I had to be jeered and ridiculed at again the next day when it was shown on The Big Match.
Great video lovely memory i was 16 😉 come on Fulham 💪
Well I've viewed countless George best tributes and it amazes me I've never seen that goal before. The clip of him against Spain is a relatively new find and I just wonder if there are more unseen gems out there.
They never show it because he scored it for Fulham.He never scored a better goal.
used to love going to the cottage in the late 90's. Havent lived in UK for years, but seeing the kick off in day light and then full time whistle in the dark reminded me off going to watch fulham and then heading to the 8 bells for pints afterwards. Would of been amazing in the 70's to watch Best, Marsh and Moore.
I always thought Mitchell and Maybank up front was a very useful combination. Nice video Ged, keep em coming.
Quality performance by Best. You can tell how his game changed in his final years at Man U how he couldn't be bothered as they didn't build a team around him as they should have.
tavy@ i loved that chip from best. just a pure joy to watch, and on an ice rink lol. george best was the greatest ever!!! And that reversve pass with hes left foot over to the right on that ice and still moving was a joy too!!!!
George best nearly lost it there till Bobby Moore stepped in .
Oldham almost always froze in front of the ITV cameras in the 1970s. There's also a dire 0-4 defeat at Bolton from the previous season on UA-cam, and we lost 0-6 at home to Aston Villa in the old Third Division in 1971-72.
I remember Pat Morrissey scoring a hattrick for Watford at Boundary Park in front of ITV cameras
@@mathewdunne5771 That's right, 29 December 1973. We lost the next match 0-3 as well at Port Vale on New Year's Day, then went on a run of ten successive wins, which set us up to pip Bristol Rovers for the Div 3 title. Highlights of that Watford game were on UA-cam until a few months ago, but seem to have been removed.
Been looking for the match that contained Fulham’s 3rd goal. Remember watching it on The Big Match but couldn’t remember who it was against.
george was the best ever he had it all .
Like King Eric's goal v Sunderland. Pure Class.
They talk about George having had a short career but he almost made the World Cup in 1966 - Northern Ireland were knocked out by one goal in Albania. And had he kept himself fit he would have been called up for the NI WC squad in 1982
I think this may have been my first ever match at the cottage.
I just want to get on the field and be allowed to play. If people can judge me as a football player then that’s all I want. - George Best.
Tavy@ that pass from best when he switched the play to the right wing and it created another goal with his left foot at 5.40 while running on ice and how every one thought how easy he could have just laid it on to some one next to him was a sign of this mans genius. I never expected best to switch that pass over to the right while running to the left. And neither did any one who watched that game. Becouse he played a pass basicly on an ice rinck to the players foot while running the other way. And then that chip lol a goal keeper at 6ft standing on his goal line woul have struggled to save that. That keeper looked about 6ft2 and he was 3 yards if that, off his line and still wouldnt have got it. Well george dummiend him a shot to make him slip lol then chipped him. Best set up at least 3 goals and scored one. Rip george and thancks.
I was there 13 at the time Wow 😲
Class chip from Best
I was there!
Anybody know what became of
LES BARRETT
and
JIMMY CONWAY?
2 very good players for Fulham way back in those days
Les Barrett became a florist. Jim died a few years ago.
United chants at the start... :)
Their game at QPR was cancelled so they came to watch Best at Fulham instead.
cor, georgey best against my Oldham!
Fulham vs Holland.
George Best's goal was an unexpected pleasure.