Early day motion · EDM 124 · 23 May 2012
HARRY GREGG
Tabled by Mr Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party)
30 signatures
The motion
That this House notes the recent testimonial for Harry Gregg, the former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper; extends heartiest congratulations to Castlerock resident Mr Gregg who, in the Munich air disaster of 1958, helped save the lives of a number of his colleagues and shortly after the disaster played for Northern Ireland in the World Cup in Swedenandwas voted best goalkeeper in that competition; acknowledges that a number of footballing greats from George Best to Sir Alex Ferguson have described this man as `one of the greats'; further acknowledges the humility of the man in donating the vast bulk of the proceeds of the testimonial which featured Manchester United v an Irish League select team to local charities; and wishes him well for the future as he has exemplified what a real role model should be for young footballers today.
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