Capital Technical Director played against Geroge Best...nearly.

Ian Shaw, Capital Football's Technical Director, tells a story of how he nearly played against a legend of the game Manchester United's George Best.

"I was playing for a team at the Gold Coast, and Best was playing with Brisbane for a guest stint in the 80's I think."

"The team was so excited, we went up on the coach and everyone was convinced we were playing against Best."

"Couldn't wait. It would be a career highlight."

"We ran out for the game, you can imagine the talk in the dressing room, and we looked at the opposition. No Best."

"There he is!" shouts my mate.

"Sure enough Besty was sitting high up in the stand, relaxing with a beer."

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