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George Best, former Manchester United player, playing in his first match for Fourth
George Best, former Manchester United player, playing in his first match for Fourth Division Stockport County.
It is a friendly, Stockport County verses Stoke City. George Best had not played league football for 20 months, but scored from a 25 year free kick to excite the 8, 000 fans who come to see him.
In this picture George Best greets ex Stoke and England Goal Keeper Gordon Banks.
Before the match, Best said " Please don t judge me on this match, I am a long way off fitness". After the match he said " I felt great, and am ready for the big time again"
George Best played for Stockport 3 times during 1975, where he scored 3 goals.
Picture taken 10th November 1975
Sheppard
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Stockport
Greater Manchester
England
75-2884
Media ID 21849483
© Mirrorpix
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George Best, the legendary former Manchester United player, made a triumphant return to league football after a 20-month hiatus in this photo print. The image captures Best's first match for Fourth Division team Stockport County against Stoke City in a friendly encounter at Edgeley Park. Despite his concerns about fitness, Best astounded the crowd of 8,000 fans by scoring an incredible 25-yard free kick. In this particular snapshot from November 10th, 1975, we witness a heartwarming moment as George Best warmly greets ex-Stoke and England Goalkeeper Gordon Banks before the game. Their mutual respect and admiration are evident in their smiles and firm handshake. Best's performance that day was nothing short of remarkable. Although he only played for Stockport three times during that year, he managed to score three goals overall. After the match, an elated Best expressed how great he felt and confidently declared himself ready for the big leagues once again. This photograph not only immortalizes an iconic sporting moment but also serves as a testament to George Best's enduring legacy on and off the field. It reminds us of his extraordinary talent and charisma that captivated football enthusiasts worldwide throughout his career.
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