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Interview between Niall Quinn (Former Northern Ireland international and Sunderland captain and later Chairman) and Rajay Naik (Director of Government and External Affairs at The Open University). ...Immediately after Open University degree ceremony at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 6 October 2012. Niall, former professional footballer, played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland was presented with the degree of Doctor of the Open University by Rajay Naik for his notable contribution to public services, education and culture. Honorary Graduate details: Niall Quinn (Notable contribution to public services, education and culture in the North East of England) A former professional footballer, Niall Quinn MBE played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland in a glittering career lasting two decades. Serving the Republic of Ireland with distinction, Quinn amassed 21 goals in 92 appearances for his country and played starring roles in FIFA World Cup competitions in Italy in 1990 and Japan and South Korea in 2002. He received widespread praise following his testimonial game between Sunderland and a Republic of Ireland XI in 2002, breaking with tradition to selflessly donate all proceeds from the game to charities including major children’s hospitals in Dublin and Sunderland. His contribution to football and charity earned him an honorary MBE in 2003. After retiring that year, Quinn returned to the game and to Sunderland in 2006 when he brokered the deal which saw the Drumaville Consortium of Irish businessmen take control at the Stadium of Light. Appointed as Chairman, his first season resulted in the club’s promotion to the Barclays Premier League where it has remained and flourished since.
Interview between Niall Quinn (Former Northern Ireland international and Sunderland captain and later Chairman) and Rajay Naik (Director of Government and External Affairs at The Open University). ...Immediately after Open University degree ceremony at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 6 October 2012. Niall, former professional footballer, played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland was presented with the degree of Doctor of the Open University by Rajay Naik for his notable contribution to public services, education and culture. Honorary Graduate details: Niall Quinn (Notable contribution to public services, education and culture in the North East of England) A former professional footballer, Niall Quinn MBE played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland in a glittering career lasting two decades. Serving the Republic of Ireland with distinction, Quinn amassed 21 goals in 92 appearances for his country and played starring roles in FIFA World Cup competitions in Italy in 1990 and Japan and South Korea in 2002. He received widespread praise following his testimonial game between Sunderland and a Republic of Ireland XI in 2002, breaking with tradition to selflessly donate all proceeds from the game to charities including major children’s hospitals in Dublin and Sunderland. His contribution to football and charity earned him an honorary MBE in 2003. After retiring that year, Quinn returned to the game and to Sunderland in 2006 when he brokered the deal which saw the Drumaville Consortium of Irish businessmen take control at the Stadium of Light. Appointed as Chairman, his first season resulted in the club’s promotion to the Barclays Premier League where it has remained and flourished since.
| First transmission date: | 19-11-2014 |
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| Published: | 2014 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | Contact the OU Archive prior to any re-use. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk |
| Duration: | 00:03:13 |
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| Contributor: | Niall Quinn; Rajay Naik |
| Publisher: | The Open University |
| Link to related site: | External url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6__TxC0z6k |
| Production number: | OUL00198 |
| Available to public: | no |
