TONY WARD HAS been named honourary president of Limerick FC today.
Ward was part of the famous Limerick side that won the FAI Cup in 1982 and also enjoyed a distinguished career in rugby, earning 19 Ireland caps and also being part of the British and Irish Lions’ 1980 South Africa tour.
Ward agreed to the role after being approached by chairman Pat O’Sullivan and Limerick Chamber Chief Executive James Ring, with hopes that his involvement will attract support from Corporate Limerick.
Speaking to Limerick’s official website, Ward remembered his playing days as a “golden era” for the club, saying: “I deem it an honour and a privilege to be asked to be involved… What I love about it is it’s integrating the old with the new.
“For me to be bridging the gap, so to speak, between the class of ‘80 and ‘82, which was the golden era of Limerick football, certainly up to now, I was only too delighted. I will do anything I can to promote the city and to promote Limerick Football Club.
I think there are very exciting times ahead off the field with the move back to the Markets Field and also with what’s happening on the field. I was in UCD last Friday night and I was really impressed with what I saw against a very good UCD side.
“In relation to football, I’d love to see young players in Limerick who are with junior clubs really aspiring to play in what is a one-club city with that club, which is Limerick FC.
But put the whole package together — it’s to encourage positivity, help young lads in the community, to integrate sport where possible, and to take it forward in the most positive light and way we can.”
Having been relegated from the Airtricity League Premier Division last season, Limerick look well placed to make an immediate return to the top flight, as they’re currently 10 points clear at the top of the First Division.
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