CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SAM ENGLISH

That this House notes that 2008 marks the centenary of the birth of Sam English, born near Coleraine, who became the highest goal scorer for Glasgow Rangers in a single season, with a total of 44, a record still held to the present day; acknowledges the tragedy that occurred during a Rangers versus Celtic game in 1931 when English was involved in an accidental on-field collision with Celtic player, John Thompson, resulting in Thompson's death; notes that this deeply tragic death overshadowed English's playing career from that game onwards; and welcomes the efforts those involved with Glasgow Rangers FC are undertaking to ensure that this Ulsterman will be remembered for his goal scoring exploits rather than an accident from which an official inquiry at the time cleared him of any malicious intent.