George Best was sheer magic. Plucked from the mean streets of Belfast by a canny old scout he astonished everyone at Old Trafford with his unique gift for the game bursting into Matt Busbys first team at 17. He starred as Manchester United won the League title in 1964/65 while still in his teens & fame followed. El Beatle became footballs first pop idol in 1966 after the match of his life against Benfica in Lisbon. He shone again in 1966/67 as the Red Devils clinched the League title once more & then he was central to the lifting of the European Cup in 1968. Packed full of rare photos & personal insight from the men who knew him best on the pitch the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton & Denis Law this book examines the career of a legend celebrates the talent of a truly exceptional footballer & nods in heartfelt appreciation to the sporting gods who sent George Best to thrill us all.