It was a beautiful day in the Hampshire countryside as over 50 Hampshire Whites gathered for our annual AGM and family barbecue. This year it also included a special milestone birthday for one of our key members. Jeff , who drives the transport for us frequently, and who runs the barbecue, along with Paula, has reached the grand old age of 60. Paula organised a wonderful cake, presented to Jeff by his son, Josh, and 'Happy Birthday' , sung as only a football crowd can, rang out across the garden.
Before the business part ofthe afternoon started everyone enjoyed the food, had a few drinks, admired Jeff's LUFC 'shed' and caught up on the season just gone with much discussion on next season.
Then the business part of the meeting. Click here for summary of AGM. The secretary, Jacqui and treasurer, Chris giving their information and the new chair, Trevor eagerly awaiting his turn. Members, of course, hanging on their every word - finding out how much it was going to cost them!
A wonderful afternoon was rouunded off with a very entertaining 'question and answer' session from Alan Sutton. He gave a really good insight into his time from Billy Bremner's management until he left in 2013. He told us stories about the players and avoided certain questions with humour and lightheartedness - we still don't know the truth regarding Eric Cantona's leaving Leeds! It was great to hear stories about players we admire but also to understand how many of us have misjudged players in the past - and probably now!
Some left with souvenirs of the day!
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