MANCHESTER UNITED AND THE DOUBLE

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This is an amendment to an existing motion

This motion was originally tabled by Stan Orme on 14 May 1996. This is amendment number 1.

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Suggested amendment

at end add `and deplores the conduct of those spectators wearing the favours of Liverpool FC, who by their disgraceful assaults upon the Captain and Manager of Manchester United betrayed the proud tradition for which the players and supporters of Liverpool FC have long been noted, of good humour and generosity towards their opponents both in victory and in occasional defeat.'.

Original motion text

That this House congratulates Manchester United and its supporters on the unique achievement of obtaining the league and cup double for the second time; applauds the efforts of the players; and especially notes the achievement of Alex Fergerson, whose record as manager of Manchester United and formerly of Aberdeen places him amongst the great figures of British football.

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