As Manchester United took disciplinary action against Jadon Sancho on Thursday, it was fascinating to think how the club would have handled their most errant and gifted right winger of all.
United’s decision to exclude Sancho from first-team training came on the 60th anniversary of George Best’s debut for United on September 14, 1963. It was the start of a legendary career made famous by Best’s outrageous skill, superstar lifestyle and tragic addiction to alcohol.
Football often asks itself if the modern-day game could have saved mavericks like Best from themselves.