ian1964 10,625 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 OVERSEAS Development Officer Gary Crooks returned from a trip to Japan with Rangers Soccer Schools this week and was delighted with the progress made. The trip gave the club an opportunity to test the waters and assess the Japanese market and were based in Koriyama, prefecture of Fukushima, 120 miles of North of Tokyo and the trip coincided with the five year anniversary of the earthquake disaster there Crooks and Mark Hateley conducted several meetings over the course of the week with football organisations looking to work with the club in future, including meeting the Mayor of Koriyama. Two experienced Soccer Schools coaches travelled and they gave the kids an enjoyable experience in which parents were thrilled by the standard of coaching they received. The CEO of Freecom, who partnered with the club for the trip, Roy Cameron and his team were the perfect hosts for the Soccer Schools, including a welcome dinner in Koriyama for which former player Peter Huistra was present. Member from the chambers of commerce, Sponsors, local businesses and football clubs also came to learn more about the club. Speaking upon his return to Glasgow, Crooks said: “We found the city of Koriyama in Fukushima prefecture a beautiful place and we were made to feel welcome by the community. We look forward to future activities in the area for years to come and developing the relationship further with Freecom. “The city has moved on greatly since the disaster five years ago and the pride of the people to show this was evident during our stay.” http://rangers.co.uk/news/club/japan-trip-success/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,667 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 When I read the title I thought it was something to do with the great celtic expedition. They were undefeated, you know. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Gary is a good guy, lots of good ideas. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,461 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 When I read the title I thought it was something to do with the great celtic expedition. They were undefeated, you know. that's what I thought too 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Frigg'n Tsunami\earthquake there cost me my job. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 6,000 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 When I read the title I thought it was something to do with the great celtic expedition. They were undefeated, you know. Despite the efforts of the local masonic referees. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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