Tramp nightclub, Mayfair, in the early hours of May 19, 1985. George Best breaks off from a night out with Rod Stewart to embrace his young countryman Norman Whiteside, who is celebrating the greatest goal of his life in Manchester United’s win over Everton in the FA Cup final.
In the world of football, comparisons were already being drawn between the two men — not that Whiteside was having any of it.
‘It was a pleasure to be mentioned in the same breath, but apart from George and myself coming from Belfast, being spotted by (the scout) Bob Bishop, and playing for Man United and Northern Ireland, we’ve got absolutely nothing in common.