YOUNG FANS CLAMOUR FOR A PEEK AT THE STARS
Young fans clamour for a peak at the stars
By: JOHN McCUSKER
YOUNG United fans who waited anxiously for a glimpse of their heroes as they left St Julian's Road after the match were loud in their praise for the treble winners' efforts in aid of the bomb victims.
Dozens peered through security barriers as team members boarded buses for the short journey back to their base at the nearby Silverbirch Hotel.
Fourteen-year-old Barren Pritchard, from Bracken Walk in Omagh relished the nine-goal thriller although he would have welcomed a token score from the home side.
"I thought it was an excellent and exciting game throughout. I was expecting Omagh Town to put in a few, but unfortunately they didn't manage to score. Nevertheless, it didn't take away from a great night's entertainment."
His cousin, Barry Kirwan, who had accompanied him to the game, was impressed by United captain Roy Keane's performance.
"After last week's 8-0 win by Chelsea, I think everyone was expecting Utd to knock in as many. But the local side had a few good opportunities, especially in the second half."
Reds fan, Daryl McGale, from the Tamlaght Road was also hoping for a word with his heroes. He thought Sherringham's first minute score was the highlight of the game which would for ever remain in his memory.
Friends, Natasha Casement (15) and Cathy McNabb (14) had caught up with the team earlier in the day when they snatched a few autographs as the team arrived at the hotel.
Natasha, from neighbouring St Julian's Downs, was impressed that the team hadn't forgotten what the people of the area had gone through within the past year.
"I think it was a very worthwhile game from the fact that they didn't forget the message of why the match was played in the first place,
"As far as the night was concerned, the lap of honour was very impressive and it was great to see the cups and trophies on display."
Cathy, meanwhile, was still treasuring her autograph book containing Roy Keane, Andy Cole and Denis Irwin's signatures.
"We had a really good view from the main stand and any of the players we managed to get to speak to were really friendly," she said.
Christopher Colhoun (13) and his younger brother Mark (10), from Kevlin Heights, were busy selling programmes all evening. Both managed to see most of the game and Christopher was particularly impressed to view the European Cup up close.
"Although we were working, we saw most of the , action on the field. I thought Sherringham's goals and Cole's deflected shot were great and it was nice to see the trophies they had picked up last season" added Christopher.
By: JOHN McCUSKER
YOUNG United fans who waited anxiously for a glimpse of their heroes as they left St Julian's Road after the match were loud in their praise for the treble winners' efforts in aid of the bomb victims.
Dozens peered through security barriers as team members boarded buses for the short journey back to their base at the nearby Silverbirch Hotel.
Fourteen-year-old Barren Pritchard, from Bracken Walk in Omagh relished the nine-goal thriller although he would have welcomed a token score from the home side.
"I thought it was an excellent and exciting game throughout. I was expecting Omagh Town to put in a few, but unfortunately they didn't manage to score. Nevertheless, it didn't take away from a great night's entertainment."
His cousin, Barry Kirwan, who had accompanied him to the game, was impressed by United captain Roy Keane's performance.
"After last week's 8-0 win by Chelsea, I think everyone was expecting Utd to knock in as many. But the local side had a few good opportunities, especially in the second half."
Reds fan, Daryl McGale, from the Tamlaght Road was also hoping for a word with his heroes. He thought Sherringham's first minute score was the highlight of the game which would for ever remain in his memory.
Friends, Natasha Casement (15) and Cathy McNabb (14) had caught up with the team earlier in the day when they snatched a few autographs as the team arrived at the hotel.
Natasha, from neighbouring St Julian's Downs, was impressed that the team hadn't forgotten what the people of the area had gone through within the past year.
"I think it was a very worthwhile game from the fact that they didn't forget the message of why the match was played in the first place,
"As far as the night was concerned, the lap of honour was very impressive and it was great to see the cups and trophies on display."
Cathy, meanwhile, was still treasuring her autograph book containing Roy Keane, Andy Cole and Denis Irwin's signatures.
"We had a really good view from the main stand and any of the players we managed to get to speak to were really friendly," she said.
Christopher Colhoun (13) and his younger brother Mark (10), from Kevlin Heights, were busy selling programmes all evening. Both managed to see most of the game and Christopher was particularly impressed to view the European Cup up close.
"Although we were working, we saw most of the , action on the field. I thought Sherringham's goals and Cole's deflected shot were great and it was nice to see the trophies they had picked up last season" added Christopher.
Further Information
Publisher: ULSTER HERALD
Ref: UH/1295
Published Date: 05-Aug-99
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