MR RONNIE MCFALL

Early day motion 653, tabled 8 January 2008 by David Simpson (DUP). Signed by 8 members.

That this House congratulates Mr Ronnie McFall, manager of Portadown FC, on being awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours List; further notes that this honour was conferred following 40 years' service given to football, as a player and manager, that he is the longest serving manager in the Irish League and the first to be honoured in this way since the league was founded in 1890; and supports the commitment he has made to the town of Portadown and its people over many years.

Signatures by party: DUP 5, Conservative 2, Labour 1.