George leaves his best at home

The sartorial style of football legend George Best and his wife looked somewhat mismatched last night when they turned up for the 70th birthday party of nightclub owner Johnny Gold.

While the 54-year-old former Manchester United star wore a cosy jumper more suitable for a night in front of the telly, Alex, 29, looked ready for a night of fun wearing a clinging party dress and a broad smile.

They mingled with Joan Collins and husband Percy Gibson among other guests at the invitation-only affair at Tramp nightclub in London.

During the Sixties, Gold entertained everyone from The Beatles to the Krays and counts Sir Michael Caine, Michael Douglas and Jack Nicholson among his friends.