He is fondly remembered as one of the greatest footballers to ever pull on the famous colours of Manchester United. But these rarely-seen photographs show George Best in a very different red jersey. Share Go To They were taken in October 1981 when Best guested for Portadown in an exhibition match against Glenavon. The game was played at a packed Shamrock Park, with Best captaining the Ports to a 1-0 victory. After being hidden away for years, the images emerged in the week that the sporting world marked the 10th anniversary of Best's passing. Gerald Black, who arranged the match after persuading Best to play, said it was an unforgettable day. "It was the largest crowd at a Portadown game for...
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