HARRY GREGG
Early day motion 124, tabled 23 May 2012 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 30 members.
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.
Signatures by party: Labour 14, DUP 7, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.