Alan White
On 29th April, a charity football event was staged at Manchester City’s Youth Academy training ground. Roevin Rovers, who had previously struggled to make an impact in their local league, seized the chance of taking on a cup competition that would perhaps represent their only chance of silverware this season.
On a baking hot day, the team, comprising staff from the translation, contract, payroll and accounts departments, took part in a mini league, which would decide the team’s stream for the knockout stages.
Alan White, Branch Manager, pictured holding the cup, celebrates the win with the rest of the team
Once the knockout tournament began, the tension was unbearable as the slightest slip-up could mean the end of the road. Thankfully, Roevin cruised past their second round and quarter final opponents, despite some of the players taking knocks and only being able to take on minor roles. A much tougher test awaited them in the semi finals, where a 1-1 stalemate was brought to an end by a long range top corner strike from the manager of Manchester’s translation office, Alan White, which surely would have won goal of the tournament, had there been such an award!
After the gruelling semi-final in the sun, legs were weary for the final, especially as the opponents had just put 7 past their semi final opponents, but against the odds, the Rovers fought through the pain barrier and cruised to victory in the final, with some splendid goals and individual efforts. The awards were presented by Everton and England legend Trevor Steven, who was heard muttering that Alan White’s skills were reminiscent of his own, although it is believed he meant his current abilities, rather than his heyday!!
