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Messy drinker? George Best was great one! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dribbler

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'messy drinker?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for dribbler that I've seen before include "Skilful ball player" , "Footballer" , "acts like a baby?" , "one with teething problems?" , "one who can keep control of Balls?" .)

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