After Manchester City winger Jack Grealish received a letter from Finlay Fisher, a wonderful friendship started
This month sees the return of Laureus Sporting Moments, highlighting the sporting stories from around the world that touched our hearts and inspired us all. It launches with the moving story of Jack Grealish and Finlay Fisher.
Mike Geary, Head of City in the Community, reflects on an incredible moment and the ripple effect it had.It all started with Finlay's letter to Jack. The reason Finlay admires Jack so much is because he can relate to the way Jack supports his own family and the challenges they have been through. The best thing about this whole story is that it was just natural. Jack chose to write a letter back to Finlay off his own back.
Then it just went crazy. Finlay was on every TV channel and radio show under the sun. Even after the game, Jack wanted to FaceTime Finlay from the team hotel. No one asked him to do it. When Jack came back from the World Cup, he hosted Finlay and his family in a box at the Etihad. No publicity – just a conscious decision to share the moment with Finlay and his family.
We're lucky at Man City that our players and sponsors are invested in what we do. I think the local lads have a particular investment in it because they know Manchester as a city. You look at our first team with the likes of Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis and Phil Foden – these are local lads who have come through the system, and it’s the same on the women's side. It means that a lot of the youngsters can relate to them.
Very often, they go back to the area where they grew up and work with young people who otherwise might get involved in antisocial behaviour. More recently, we developed our own accredited degree with Manchester Metropolitan University. Providing positive role models and a pathway into employment is a huge part of what we do.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Man Utd and Man City could encounter new threat after Lionel Messi's MLS arrivalManchester United and Manchester City's popularity in the US could be about to suffer a dip following Lionel Messi's brilliant start in the MLS
Weiterlesen »
Predicted Champions League pots revealed for Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City and NewcastleThe Champions League pots have been predicted ahead of the draw on Thursday.
Weiterlesen »
Burton-upon-Trent man helped by Jack Grealish, dies of leukaemiaThe footballer donated £5k to help get Dylan Lamb, 20, to the United States for possible treatment.
Weiterlesen »
Inside Man Utd's Marcus Rashford's car collection as he buys £560k Rolls-RoyceMARCUS Rashford netted another hat-trick by buying his third Rolls-Royce. The ace has added a £560,000 Cullinan Blue Shadow to his set. The bespoke limited edition motor is one of only 62 made. Eac…
Weiterlesen »
Inside the incredible 'party garage' that was an ode to one man's love of familyBricklayer Bernard Smith built his own pub in his back garden and created a lifetime of memories
Weiterlesen »
Inside 'erotic' Burning Man festival where revellers can enjoy 'orgy dome'The Burning Man festival, which was founded in Baker Beach in San Francisco in 1986, has attracted A-list celebs including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Will Smith in previous years.
Weiterlesen »