Thursday December 1st 2011   Print Information
FURTHER POST MATCH QUOTES BARLA Great Britain Lions v Pakistan
Following BARLA Great Britain Lions historic 60-0 victory over Pakistan at Sports City Stadium, Dubai, BARLA’s Senior Vice Presiden, Vice President and Joint Head Coaches gave their thoughts on the game

Mike ’Stevo’ Stephenson
BARLA VICE PRESIDENT Pictured left with Ikram Butt and BARLA Executive International Manager, Mick Turner

"Its been a great occasion to be at such a historic event for both Barla and Pakistan ,Pakistan really surprised me on how well they they performed and how enthusiastic the Pakistan team was and give a real good account of themselves. Today made me relise how much of a honour it was to be vice president of such a tremendous outfit like BARLA who’s voulunteers work around the clock to give players opportunities to play in such occasions like this."

"I would also like to thank the BARLA management for there hospitality and whish them all the best for there future and the Dubai 7s."

Jacky Reid
BARLA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT and BARLA International Chairman

"This was one of the proudest moments in all my time at BARLA to witness such a historic occasion and really hope this game gives Pakistan the experience they need to develope their game."

Tony Spence BARLA Great Britain Lions Joint Head Coach

“Really glad to be part of history in the making, I felt that the Pakistanis made a real impact in the first 10-15 minutes, but the experience of the BARLA showed through. I was really pleased with my own team performance and enthusiasm to push on, I was also excited to see what real pace we had out on the fringes and feel this was a game that benefitted both sides and will really help us in our preparation for the Dubai 7s.”

Paul Crarey BARLA Great Britain Lions Joint Head Coach

“I was impressed the size and physical presence of the Pakistanis and the first 10 mins was a pretty brutal. But defensively we were very good and in attack we where clinical, the support play was very, very good in the 2nd half as we ran in some classy tries.”

Steve Manning
BARLA Media Manager