OBE, MBE, BEM AND MORE MEDALS?

Well, there's always next year, but I am delighted to announce that Gareth (OBE) and Harry (MBE) have featured on the New Year's Honours List for 2019. We know what that is all about don't we?!

But what about Harry (Henry) Gregg OBE, who at 80 years old is recognised for his bravery during the Munich Air Crash, when his team, Manchester United (The Busby Babes) lost a number of their "fledglings" European Cup squad and for other services to football. Harry was a well known guardian of the goal.


Richard Scudamore CBE, Executive Chairman of the Premier League, for services to football.

Anthony Stewart OBE, for services as Chairman of Rotherham United FC, and the local community.

Andrew Gordon BEM, as Chairman of Longniddry Villa FC in East Lothian, for services to football.
Michael Richards, BEM, services to football in Devon.
Northern Ireland footballer, Stephen Baxter is made BEM for services to football and as Crusaders' manager.

Gareth McAuley MBE, of Rangers (once WBA), for services to football in Northern Ireland with 80 caps for his country.
Keith Hardy MBE, services to football in Staffordshire, Wyrley Juniors.
Jason Shela MBE, for youth football and children with disabilities and special needs in USA.
Raymond Smiles MBE, for services to youth football in Wales.
Leroy Rosenoir MBE for services to football and "Show Racism the Red Card" project.

Here is his story:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-46701825

David Barry Dein MBE, for services to football, The FA, Arsenal FC and for work in schools and prisons, especially "Twinning Project" with Ian Wright to prevent "re-offending".