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Ngaruawahia v Marist Photo Album

balances his professional life with driving down from Auckland and
playing for us has me baffled. Ngaruawahia United is lucky to have him.
Without Seamus we would not have the link to the rest of the
Oceania Confederation and, consequently, no game today. Seamus's
sterling efforts at a time when he is trying to run the Oceania Club
Championship, all for the love of the game, all for the best interests of
Ngaruawahia United, Marist FC and the Solomon Islands, make us all
truly Indebted. Every time we spoke on the phone I could hear how
stressed he was, yet he still delivered to Ngaruawahia United without fail.
The next time you see Seamus, please make the effort to shake
his hand and say thanks. His efforts have been remarkable.
A big thank you also to our guests. Your efforts at the Oceania
Club Championships were impressive, particularly in the game with
Auckland City.
Patrick Miniti has a background in the Waikato and his
enthusiasm to help us forge a strong relationship in the Solomon Islands
has been ground breaking. Patrick is one of the games true gentleman and
his values and principles were self-evident when we met In Auckland last
week. I hope one day we can see some of the best Solomon Islands talent
turning out for Ngaruawahia United...and maybe some of our strips and
boots and equipment and - who knows - maybe even a Ngaruawahia
United team making their way to Honiara and being seen in the wider
Solomon Island community.
Finally, a massive thank you to ALL out wonderful club
members and our President Maxine Williams who have mobilised at the
last minute to help make this fixture happen. Thank you for recognising
what a wonderful opportunity we have before us to launch the
Ngaruawahia United name internationally and to welcome some new
talented guests into our warm family atmosphere.
As always, you are the backbone of the club and from everyone
in the first team we thank you for helping create a special memory for us
to cherish and enjoy.
• Gordon Glen Watson 257