You have shown boundless energy, coupled with your enthusiasm and determination in all the tasks demanded and requested of you. You have represented the Association throughout the length and breath of the country covering hundreds and thousands of miles in the process, in an exemplary fashion and in an impeccable manner. No task was too small if it involved soccer at any level.

You have overseen the appointment of the Technical Director, Brian Kerr, an initiative which resulted in two European championships, and a Bronze medal at the World Cup; the appointment of Regional Development Officers which is quite clearly bearing fruit at this early stage: and the continued assistance of funding for Leagues and clubs in providing facilities throughout all corners of the country.

You epitomise all the virtues that are good in football, and you have been a fine ambassador of the Association in all your various roles.

I would like to extend my best wishes to the incoming President, together with the officers, and all those that continue to give of their valued time in the promotion of the game, and work in a voluntary capacity in the interests of football. I would earnestly hope that the Association would move forward in a positive manner, and plan for the future. Thank you very much.