Poor George Best says he is devastated at missing the late goals in last week's European final when he left the ground early. I managed to see these goals thanks to an amazing stroke of luck.

Having switched channels to hear the late news and lottery results, I almost forgot about the final match result.

Suddenly a voice announced there will now be a Tory party broadcast, and I couldn't hit the channel changer fast enough - just in time for the two late goals that gave Manchester United victory.

So it was my good taste in politics that saved the day.

Allan Denney,

Catesby House,

Holgate Road,

York.

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