In an emotion-charged afternoon at West Ham United, supporters of both clubs pay a wonderful tribute to George Best prior to Manchester United’s first game following the death of the legendary Irishma

Players and officials join the fans in the growing trend of a minute’s applause.

The Reds play their part in a memorable day with a classy 2-1 win.- In an emotion-charged afternoon at West Ham United, supporters of both clubs pay a wonderful tribute to George Best prior to Manchester United’s first game following the death of the legendary Irishman. Players and officials join the fans in the growing trend of a minute’s applause. After the Hammers had taken a 2nd minute lead, United’s current day star Wayne Rooney leads United to a classy 2-1 win as they return to second in the table. Another of George’s former clubs also win. Fulham beat Bolton Wanderers 2-1 at Craven Cottage with two goals from Brian McBride. Everton ease their worries at the bottom with a 1-0 win against Newcastle United at Goodison Park.

- And another of the ex-Best clubs also wins in Scotland. Hibernian beat Rangers 2-1 at Easter Road. Goals from Derek Riordan and Garry O’Connor mean the Gers have now gone eight games without a win for the first time in their 132-year history.

- Chelsea are to face a Premier League enquiry into claims by former Blue Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink that players received unauthorised bonuses. He says players received £100,000 for reaching the Champions League semi-finals in 2003/04 rather than the £50,000 written into their contracts. League rules state bonuses cannot be changed during a season.