SOCCER SPORT !

[tribe125]

What about:

"Paris St-Germain are ready to make a £70m move for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 25, who scored 13 goals in the Premier League last season."

[Raza]

What about:

"Paris St-Germain are ready to make a £70m move for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 25, who scored 13 goals in the Premier League last season."

They can bid if they want...but if he actually leaves, I'll be devastated beyond words.

[litlmn]

How the hell did Arsenal snag Lacazette with no Champions League?

But I'm not complaining. If they convince Sanchez to stay it might be a decent year.

[meijlinder]

http://www.espnfc.us/story/3153420/e...-leave-arsenal

That would sadden me.

given this news it would make sense

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40516483

Lukaku to Man U

[Raza]

given this news it would make sense

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40516483

Lukaku to Man U

Well, we knew Lukaku was going somewhere. Makes Mourinho look like an idiot, though. Sold Lukaku a few years ago just to pay a massive fee to get him back.

[tribe125]

Looks like a good one but I don't see anywhere to stream it in the US. Might have to order the DVD at some point: http://www.georgebestfilm.com

I've seen this now - it was on the BBC last night. It's a pretty good summary of his life, put together with some care. Naturally, it's mostly concerned with his celebrity and descent into alcoholism. It doesn't really demonstrate the how and why of his extraordinary ability, but that's not easy with the limited clips available. There could also have been a bit more of his intelligent and reflective side. His later years are dispatched pretty quickly.

Worth a look though, for those who didn't grow up with George Best. My eyes watered a few times, as they often do when George Best is on the screen.

[OTGabe]

I've seen this now - it was on the BBC last night. It's a pretty good summary of his life, put together with some care. Naturally, it's mostly concerned with his celebrity and descent into alcoholism. It doesn't really demonstrate the how and why of his extraordinary ability, but that's not easy with the limited clips available. There could also have been a bit more of his intelligent and reflective side. His later years are dispatched pretty quickly.

Worth a look though, for those who didn't grow up with George Best. My eyes watered a few times, as they often do when George Best is on the screen.

Thanks for the update. I'll definitely give it a watch when it's available in the US. Actually for us Americans there is an ESPN special on Best, premiering July 20th:

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=19859808

I don't think it's the same film, but the 30 for 30 series are generally very well done documentaries.

[tribe125]

Same film, Gabe.

[OTGabe]

Same film, Gabe.

Excellent! Glad I'm not going to have to pay to stream it.

[tribe125]

Yup!

On reflection, the film doesn't fully capture the man, but it does a pretty good job. Best's charm, cheek and humour is present, but only in flashes. There are some good quality football clips not included.

And unless I missed it, scout Bob Bishop's telegram to Matt Busby about the 15-year-old Best was missing: "I think I've found you a genius.”

A small thing, but you have to have that.

But it's still a worthwhile film. There was once a 'Best Night' on the BBC - six hours of George Best, because that's what it takes to be anywhere near comprehensive.