Quote of the Day


“I don’t think I could have a higher opinion of any footballer than I already had of the Irishman, but he rose even further in my estimation at the Stadio Delle Alpi. The minute he was booked and out of the final he seemed to redouble his efforts to get the team there. It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose, he inspired all around him. I felt it was an honour to be associated with such a player.”
Sir Alex Ferguson (on Roy Keane after the European Cup semi-final in 1999)
English soccer manager



Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Special Thanks

Thanks to all the Contributors

I would like to say thank you to all the chaperones that helped to make this blog what it was. Everyone in the group was helpful and willing to pitch in. Special thanks go out to Carl L., Tim F., Susie K., Anne A., and Ray H. for the reports. Special thanks also to Dave B. for all the great photos he took during the entire trip. That guy really (I mean “really”) likes taking a lot of pictures. This group and others were up late many nights on this trip to make sure the pictures and daily reports got uploaded to the site. Finding time late in the day when many of them might have wanted to go to bed may have been the hardest part, though the camaraderie and socializing together helped greatly. Finding good internet connections was also fun for the group. Some nights were easier and some nights were harder, but nobody ever complained about what we were doing. Thank you to all of you!

Also, a HUGE "Thank You" to CESA, Mina, and Pearse for making this trip a reality for these boys. You guys are wonderful and did an outstanding job. Thank you!

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