Motion text
That this House notes the 40th anniversary of Northern Ireland qualifying for the 1982 World Cup held in Spain; further notes the honourable dedication of Head Coach, Billy Bingham who sadly passed away on the 9 June 2022 and the international debut of seventeen year old Norman Whiteside, who became the youngest player ever in the World Cup Finals, a record that still stands; highlights the new documentary created by the Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Service which contains edited video of over eight hours of footage showing the reactions and shockwaves in the crowd as they cheered on Billy Bingham's squad which included Gerry Armstrong, Pat Jennings, Martin O'Neill and Billy Hamilton; and celebrates again the achievements of the NI 1981 Football Squad and the joy many thousands of fans felt at their success.
Signatures (12)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 December 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
13 December 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 December 2022
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 December 2022
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 December 2022
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 December 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 December 2022
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 December 2022
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
19 December 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
9 January 2023
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 January 2023
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 January 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.