George Best 'Unforgettable' Tony Blair

BLAIR HAILS 'UNFORGETTABLE' BEST

British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR has expressed his regrets regarding the loss of soccer legend GEORGE BEST, who died of multiple organ failure yesterday (25NOV05).

Speaking from the Commonwealth Head of Governments meeting in Malta, Blair joined Britain in mourning the inimitable hellraiser.

He says, "(He was) probably the most naturally gifted footballer of his generation, one of the greatest footballers the UK has ever produced.

"Anyone who has seen him as a football fan will never forget it."

Meanwhile, SIR BOBBY CHARLTON has led the sports world in paying tribute to his former Manchester United team-mate - and is desperately regretful of treating the hellraiser with "hostility".

He says, "(He) made an immense contribution to the game, and enriched the lives of everyone that saw him play.