UK soccer squad urged for Olympics

Football Associations in N. Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales were today urged by a former Stormont Sports Minister to give their blessing to a one-off UK soccer squad to compete in the 2012 Olympics.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2005 - 18:27

Football Associations in N. Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales were today urged by a former Stormont Sports Minister to give their blessing to a one-off UK soccer squad to compete in the 2012 Olympics.

Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael McGimpsey said the formation of a one-off UK team for the London Games was an opportunity which should not be missed.

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