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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

George Burley

George Burley
"Honestly, I think it's class that Scotland have a proper Scottish manager who is capable of inspiring a team," kicks off Mark Boyd. "But unfortunately that's just not funny." Photograph: x
George Burley
"What better way to motivate a bunch of despondent Scotsmen than a nutritious deep-fried Curly Burly," honks Martin Nicholson. Photograph: x
George Burley
Adrian Moore introduces George to the General Lee. For no good reason we can think of. Photograph: x
George Burley
"Burley is perfectly fine but he is a little dull," sighs Clem Halpin. "I much prefer my fictionalisation of him as a desperate Scottish football addict." Photograph: x
George Burley
Andy Pritchard thinks our hero might have a little trouble on his way up the M6. "You can take George Burley out of Ipswich, but you can't take Ipswich out of George Burley." Photograph: x
George Burley
"George laid back and dreamed of the exciting Hurleyburley that goes with being an international man of myster ... sorry, management," parps John Mosedale. Photograph: x
George Burley
To be honest, we're not entirely sure what's going on in Ian Hudson's effort. Photograph: x
George Burley
John Barry reckons Burley & Butcher is: "a (managerial) marriage made in heaven". Photograph: x
George Burley
There's always one. This week it's Paul Messer. Photograph: x
George Burley
"Well, porridge is popular in Scotland," sniggers Simon Sheffield. "George is probably being told to naff orf." Photograph: x
George Burley
Iain Harral feels well positioned to take the mickey. "I'm English, I have a Scottish name and I'm an Ipswich supporter," he harrumphs. "Perfect for a bit of bittersweet Burley satire." Photograph: x
George Burley
"Can this superhero save the day?" yelps Taka Kataoka. "Only if he can find an unvandalised telephone box in Scotland!" Photograph: x
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