We are all concerened

Paranoid Dave · 20-11-2005, 09:09 PM

The next 24 hours will be critical for football legend George Best's survival, the doctor treating him has said.

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George Best is on a life support machine

Professor Roger Williams said Best, 59, was stable but had made no significant improvement since he was placed on a ventilator after being struck down by a lung infection.

He said: "He is holding, that's what I can say. His condition really hasn't changed since yesterday."

But he added: "I would like to have seen some very definite improvement in this last 24 hours.

"So I think the next 24 hours is going to be critical as to whether he's going to make it or not."

Prof Williams added that Best's family were saying "swear words, good words, bad words, anything to poke a reaction from him", but Best remained heavily sedated and was not communicating with those around him.

I would have thought shouting "Pub's open" would have had more chance. I am naturally crossing my fingers and hoping the machine can be turned off soon.

That sounds bad doesn't it, what I meant was I hope his family won't have to visit him much longer.

No that's not right either, you know what I mean

20-11-2005, 09:29 PM

After all the alcohol he's consumed over the years, when he does 'pop off', he'll keep well preserved at least.
That'll p*ss off the likes of our Spacemonkey I reckon.

gary tompkins · 20-11-2005, 10:37 PM

Not wanting to play god or devils advocate, but I must admit to a certain lack of sympathy here. There's lots of very i'll people wishing they had a chance of a single liver transplant, and this guy manages to trash two!

National hero my arse

20-11-2005, 10:44 PM

well hgumm and yeah

jyusrt shut it

if ya dunt have owt 'nice' to say dunt say owt

since it been headline (thers nowt else interesting to report on) news every one knows and as such id let em make their own minds up err tge public yeah

errm sorry i must be stiring

gary tompkins · 20-11-2005, 10:56 PM

Scotty,

Yah avnee joost coom in fraam thah poob lad?

Too many Newky Browns again

21-11-2005, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Scotty,

Yah avnee joost coom in fraam thah poob lad?

Too many Newky Browns again

i realy shouldn't try and post anything after a few beers i may lean one day

21-11-2005, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Not wanting to play god or devils advocate, but I must admit to a certain lack of sympathy here. There's lots of very i'll people wishing they had a chance of a single liver transplant, and this guy manages to trash two!

National hero my arse

Totally agree with you. I do feel some sympathy for the fella but how many opportunities do you get in this game of life before you gotta bite the bullett and take responsibility for yourself.

Get well soon anyway.

21-11-2005, 08:45 AM

Definitely going to play devils advocat here:

Unless you are an alcoholic then you cannot empathise fully with what he has been through and without empathy how can you judge a man who has drunk himself to an early grave!?

Very harsh guys!

yes he has almost killed himself through drink and yes he was given a second chance which was seemingly wasted on him but he is more than paying for that now. Do not forget whatever his downfalls he is a Brother, Father and Son. It is very obvious what he has done to himself theres enough sanctimoniousness in the tabloids.

Its all very sad

21-11-2005, 09:19 AM

quoting the ultimate book of words:-

"judge not lest ye be judged"

"let he who is without sin cast the first stone"

"my name's Brian and so's my wife"

bla bla bla,bla bla bla.

21-11-2005, 02:11 PM

Unless you are an alcoholic then you cannot empathise fully with what he has been through and without empathy how can you judge a man who has drunk himself to an early grave!?

Very harsh guys!

following this rather ropey logic I need the mindset of a paedophile before I can judge their behaviour? crass comparison but you get the drift?...I have had self destructive friends who have gone before their time (or not) in fact one liver exploded exploded only last week....the one thing these people did not want was mis placed liberal empathy, what they really wanted was to not be alive.

oh well, cheers!

20-11-2005, 09:09 PM	#1
Paranoid Dave Is it meant to do that? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Innit Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 2,198	We are all concerened The next 24 hours will be critical for football legend George Best's survival, the doctor treating him has said. * George Best is on a life support machine Professor Roger Williams said Best, 59, was stable but had made no significant improvement since he was placed on a ventilator after being struck down by a lung infection. He said: "He is holding, that's what I can say. His condition really hasn't changed since yesterday." But he added: "I would like to have seen some very definite improvement in this last 24 hours. "So I think the next 24 hours is going to be critical as to whether he's going to make it or not." Prof Williams added that Best's family were saying "swear words, good words, bad words, anything to poke a reaction from him", but Best remained heavily sedated and was not communicating with those around him. I would have thought shouting "Pub's open" would have had more chance. I am naturally crossing my fingers and hoping the machine can be turned off soon. That sounds bad doesn't it, what I meant was I hope his family won't have to visit him much longer. No that's not right either, you know what I mean __________________ Goodbye Audrey Hello Eric

20-11-2005, 10:37 PM	#3
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Not wanting to play god or devils advocate, but I must admit to a certain lack of sympathy here. There's lots of very i'll people wishing they had a chance of a single liver transplant, and this guy manages to trash two! National hero my arse __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

20-11-2005, 10:56 PM	#5
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Toon army on the loose Scotty, Yah avnee joost coom in fraam thah poob lad? Too many Newky Browns again __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 20-11-2005 at 10:59 PM..

21-11-2005, 08:45 AM	#8
SAMMYE Guest Posts: n/a	Definitely going to play devils advocat here: Unless you are an alcoholic then you cannot empathise fully with what he has been through and without empathy how can you judge a man who has drunk himself to an early grave!? Very harsh guys! yes he has almost killed himself through drink and yes he was given a second chance which was seemingly wasted on him but he is more than paying for that now. Do not forget whatever his downfalls he is a Brother, Father and Son. It is very obvious what he has done to himself theres enough sanctimoniousness in the tabloids. Its all very sad Last edited by SAMMYE; 21-11-2005 at 09:27 AM..

21-11-2005, 09:19 AM	#9
dean Guest Posts: n/a	from a good clean living roman catholic boy quoting the ultimate book of words:- "judge not lest ye be judged" "let he who is without sin cast the first stone" "my name's Brian and so's my wife" bla bla bla,bla bla bla.

20-11-2005, 09:29 PM	#2
Didge Guest Posts: n/a	After all the alcohol he's consumed over the years, when he does 'pop off', he'll keep well preserved at least. That'll p*ss off the likes of our Spacemonkey I reckon.

20-11-2005, 10:44 PM	#4
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	well hgumm and yeah jyusrt shut it if ya dunt have owt 'nice' to say dunt say owt since it been headline (thers nowt else interesting to report on) news every one knows and as such id let em make their own minds up err tge public yeah errm sorry i must be stiring

21-11-2005, 02:11 PM	#10
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	beer or wine? decisions.... Unless you are an alcoholic then you cannot empathise fully with what he has been through and without empathy how can you judge a man who has drunk himself to an early grave!? Very harsh guys! following this rather ropey logic I need the mindset of a paedophile before I can judge their behaviour? crass comparison but you get the drift?...I have had self destructive friends who have gone before their time (or not) in fact one liver exploded exploded only last week....the one thing these people did not want was mis placed liberal empathy, what they really wanted was to not be alive. oh well, cheers! Last edited by A Yerbury; 21-11-2005 at 02:20 PM..