Below are the links to the seven 5 minute video clips that were recently on Citys main website.
If you've not had chance to see them please take time out to do so.
Cheers,
H.
City in Sierra Leone I: Intro
City in Sierra Leone II: The Bus
City in Sierra Leone III: Training
City in Sierra Leone IV: Delays
City in Sierra Leone V: Match
City in Sierra Leone VI: Armani's House
City in Sierra Leone VII: The Port
BLUES TOGETHER
Thursday, 28 October 2010
ARMANI'S VISIT TO THE UK
Just in case you didn't know Armani is visiting the UK and is due to arrive on Wednesday 3rd November and will be staying with Tony in Reddish for one month.
Whilst he's here he'll be going to all of City's games (home & away) so if you see him please say hello.
He's also going to a few Supporters Clubs Branch meetings so if you want any details please let me know.
Cheers,
H.
Whilst he's here he'll be going to all of City's games (home & away) so if you see him please say hello.
He's also going to a few Supporters Clubs Branch meetings so if you want any details please let me know.
Cheers,
H.
Friday, 15 October 2010
last one no 7
http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Video/Latest-Videos
great great stuff from Neil all the way through - thankyou for all your hard work my man
great great stuff from Neil all the way through - thankyou for all your hard work my man
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Another e mail but brilliant
Your efforts, along with that of your entire team is quite amazing.. Being a sierra leonean by ethnicity, I always feel that the country is just a dot on the map and not many people know about it; therefore to find someone so close to home and a man city fan, taking an interest in the country is heart-warming to say the least.
Tia
I love these it shows us we are doing the right thing
Tia
I love these it shows us we are doing the right thing
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Another great e mail
Ive been watching this series and it is absolutely incredible what you guys have done and you should all be very proud of yourselves.
To be able to make a difference in this world is a great achievement and linking it with the greatest football club on the planet is a mega plus.
Your all top guys
Ian
To be able to make a difference in this world is a great achievement and linking it with the greatest football club on the planet is a mega plus.
Your all top guys
Ian
Monday, 11 October 2010
a very touching message from a fellow blue and a Salonian
Hi Phil
Ive finally managed to watch the links of SL, its both impressive and very touching the efforts that you guys have made to bring so much joy to kids over there. I would absolutly love to meet Armani, yourself and all others that have been involved in this mission. I would have to get back to you with a definate date because of work commitments, but I will let you know asap. Well done to all of you's and thank you!!!
Ive finally managed to watch the links of SL, its both impressive and very touching the efforts that you guys have made to bring so much joy to kids over there. I would absolutly love to meet Armani, yourself and all others that have been involved in this mission. I would have to get back to you with a definate date because of work commitments, but I will let you know asap. Well done to all of you's and thank you!!!
Sunday, 10 October 2010
and another e mail from holland
HI MCFC, AM A SIERRA LEONEAN LIVING IN HOLLAND.. I STARTED SURPOTING CITY END OF LAST SEASON.. SEEING WHAT U'VE BEEN DOING HELPING KIDS IN SIERRA LEONE MAKES ME LOVE THE CLUB EVEN MORE CAUSE THAT MEANT ALOT TO ME.. THANKS PATRICK CANDEH.. =
Another e mail from Sweeden
The news is travelling fast
I was very touched when i saw the first movie from Sierra Leone. I said to Andreas that you´re in one of the poorest countries in the world to make a difference.
All the best to you and all the people that are involved in this work.
take care!
gunnar
I was very touched when i saw the first movie from Sierra Leone. I said to Andreas that you´re in one of the poorest countries in the world to make a difference.
All the best to you and all the people that are involved in this work.
take care!
gunnar
an e mail from Germany
after I have seen the second part of the video, I have to say it again
You all did a fantastic job!
You all had to solve a lot of problems, but without any hesitation,
you followed one target and you achieved it!!! Great!
You all were and still are great goodwill ambassadors for our beloved club
and for altruism! Think no one here in Europe can understand what you
did for them and no one who hadn’t be there, will ever understand what
your good deed suppose for the lads there!
They have to survive and they have football! AND they now have friends
everywhere around the world! ManCity supporters… what could be better!!!???
And it all started with a bloody United badge! Damned
Hope this will not be the end…
Please, forward this mail to all involved lads!
On behalf of a small branch in Germany,
Cheers, Markus
You all did a fantastic job!
You all had to solve a lot of problems, but without any hesitation,
you followed one target and you achieved it!!! Great!
You all were and still are great goodwill ambassadors for our beloved club
and for altruism! Think no one here in Europe can understand what you
did for them and no one who hadn’t be there, will ever understand what
your good deed suppose for the lads there!
They have to survive and they have football! AND they now have friends
everywhere around the world! ManCity supporters… what could be better!!!???
And it all started with a bloody United badge! Damned
Hope this will not be the end…
Please, forward this mail to all involved lads!
On behalf of a small branch in Germany,
Cheers, Markus
Extracts from an e mail
I was under the influence but it came from the heart so here we go - talking about the release of the first instalment of the video
I have to be honest - I have watched it about 20 times so far - I used to watch other peoples efforts at various appeals and think why can I not do something like that - na I am not capeable would be the response in my mind - I felt my life was a waste as I could not help others and make a difference and used to well up at these heartfelt stories - I always wanted to do that one thing that made that difference but never had the balls nor opportunity - then SL comes along and I jump on the bandwagon - BUT until today watching that video I did not realise that I had actually made a difference - and it feels good and I am more emotional now than ever I was in the build up or whilst we were there - I know Neil probably thinks me a pratt - do not interview me - film me etc - but that is not me I work in the background - the team was brilliant as Howard said its takes all sorts of skills to make a team and we had them all without a doubt - mine was not in front of the camera - but I can assure all that Howard Tony Paul Garry were made for it as Neil was to be behind it - Also the scene with Alex washing the bus god I wish that was me I want to be that humble - I love the whole thing and wish I was back there right now - I hate the fact I will miss Armani next month - but as I always said this is not about me - This is about a giant of a man called Armani and his mentor Tony - I want to put on record my eternal thanks to them both for letting this dickhead get involved and letting me feel like I have eventually made a very small difference in this world - - The trip itself was awsome - I feel sure that both Paul and Neil did not know what to expect from ordinary fans at the outset - I feel they now know us and like to think that they could do worse - I feel we all bonded and made a lasting and permanent friendship - this may be a crass e mail - it may not be ? Neil is now saying why the fook could this guy not open up whilst we were there ? - There are many many reasons why we are the people we are - I am just glad the people I was with on this adventure were the people they are - end of - I have made friends and at last I have made a difference if only by accident or association - I love every one of you to bits - I am truly humbled by all of your efforts - and I feel sure as a team we made an massive impact
I have to be honest - I have watched it about 20 times so far - I used to watch other peoples efforts at various appeals and think why can I not do something like that - na I am not capeable would be the response in my mind - I felt my life was a waste as I could not help others and make a difference and used to well up at these heartfelt stories - I always wanted to do that one thing that made that difference but never had the balls nor opportunity - then SL comes along and I jump on the bandwagon - BUT until today watching that video I did not realise that I had actually made a difference - and it feels good and I am more emotional now than ever I was in the build up or whilst we were there - I know Neil probably thinks me a pratt - do not interview me - film me etc - but that is not me I work in the background - the team was brilliant as Howard said its takes all sorts of skills to make a team and we had them all without a doubt - mine was not in front of the camera - but I can assure all that Howard Tony Paul Garry were made for it as Neil was to be behind it - Also the scene with Alex washing the bus god I wish that was me I want to be that humble - I love the whole thing and wish I was back there right now - I hate the fact I will miss Armani next month - but as I always said this is not about me - This is about a giant of a man called Armani and his mentor Tony - I want to put on record my eternal thanks to them both for letting this dickhead get involved and letting me feel like I have eventually made a very small difference in this world - - The trip itself was awsome - I feel sure that both Paul and Neil did not know what to expect from ordinary fans at the outset - I feel they now know us and like to think that they could do worse - I feel we all bonded and made a lasting and permanent friendship - this may be a crass e mail - it may not be ? Neil is now saying why the fook could this guy not open up whilst we were there ? - There are many many reasons why we are the people we are - I am just glad the people I was with on this adventure were the people they are - end of - I have made friends and at last I have made a difference if only by accident or association - I love every one of you to bits - I am truly humbled by all of your efforts - and I feel sure as a team we made an massive impact
a post from Bluemoon by me thought it relevant
can I thank everyone of you not just Blue Tooth for the kind comments recieved its means such a lot that fellow blues support us in this and they have - they have gone the extra mile - and we will take this further I promise you - watch this space - we have our eye on another - and we cant say what but in near future there will be fund raisers like you have never seen - and the best bit is the CLUB YOUR CLUB are helping us do it - this is truly and easily the best thing I have ever been involved in - there really is A BLUE MOON RISING to coin a phrase and the club are really reaching out to the fans in an unprecendented way long may it continue - you lot make me proud never mind the other way round we asked for your help and money and you gave it willingly - thanks guys
Armani rang Tony today
From the national stadium where S Leone are playing S Africa - and the South African team were singing Man City Man City in the background he has some footage given to him on DVD by the S African camerman can't wait for that
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Donations
A big big thanks to Philip David Mark and Lee who have all donated generousley thanks guys
MORE GREAT NEWS
Now the South African team have hired the bus next week to play in Sierra Leone aswell as the Egyptian team a week or two later
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED
The video is out today but there is a sneak preview on the City facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150266285660567
and the official site has this http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2010/October/Fans-and-club-team-up-for-Sierra-Leone
can't wait for the whole thing to be shown
and the official site has this http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2010/October/Fans-and-club-team-up-for-Sierra-Leone
can't wait for the whole thing to be shown
Friday, 8 October 2010
HERE WE GO
The video of the trip to hand over the coach and kit etc - will be shown on Citys website from this coming Saturday 9th October.
There are seven 5 minute video clips which will be shown over seven days and there will also be exclusive material on City’s official Facebook page throughout the week promoting the videos.
Armani will be coming over here on 3rd November to 3rd December and staying with Tony Griffiths in Reddish. I know he wants to meet as many people as possible while he's here to say thank you and would like to visit as many Branches as possible.
If you've a Branch meeting scheduled while Armani's here please let me know and we'll arrange a visit reddishblues@btinternet.con or 07731 846 194
Below is how the series will be run over the seven days and I hope you all enjoy it.
Sat 9 Oct
City in Sierra Leone I
Introducing the story of the project. How it all started with Tony and Armani, the idea of getting a bus and the Club getting on board.
Sun 10 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 2
From Belgium to Freetown – via Ardwick: Shipping the bus to Africa.
Mon 11 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 3
The guys arrive in Freetown and visit a Man City Sierra Leone training session.
Tues 12 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 4
Things take a turn for the worst. The guys try to find out what’s going on at the shipping office and the port - and ask for help when appearing on a Freetown radio show.
Wed 13 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 5
Man City Sierra Leone take on their local rivals – a team in red.
Thurs 14 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 6
A visit to Armani’s house - and watching Premier League Freetown-style for City v Sunderland
Fri 15 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 7
A last trip to the port to see if the boat and the bus has finally arrived....
There are seven 5 minute video clips which will be shown over seven days and there will also be exclusive material on City’s official Facebook page throughout the week promoting the videos.
Armani will be coming over here on 3rd November to 3rd December and staying with Tony Griffiths in Reddish. I know he wants to meet as many people as possible while he's here to say thank you and would like to visit as many Branches as possible.
If you've a Branch meeting scheduled while Armani's here please let me know and we'll arrange a visit reddishblues@btinternet.con or 07731 846 194
Below is how the series will be run over the seven days and I hope you all enjoy it.
Sat 9 Oct
City in Sierra Leone I
Introducing the story of the project. How it all started with Tony and Armani, the idea of getting a bus and the Club getting on board.
Sun 10 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 2
From Belgium to Freetown – via Ardwick: Shipping the bus to Africa.
Mon 11 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 3
The guys arrive in Freetown and visit a Man City Sierra Leone training session.
Tues 12 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 4
Things take a turn for the worst. The guys try to find out what’s going on at the shipping office and the port - and ask for help when appearing on a Freetown radio show.
Wed 13 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 5
Man City Sierra Leone take on their local rivals – a team in red.
Thurs 14 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 6
A visit to Armani’s house - and watching Premier League Freetown-style for City v Sunderland
Fri 15 Oct
City in Sierra Leone 7
A last trip to the port to see if the boat and the bus has finally arrived....
update
The bus is drawing attention everywhere it goes and more and more are joining the Supporters Club everyday - the Bus has its first paying job - and also has been booked by the Egyptian Football Association for the African Confederation Cup - not bad eh
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