Friday 16 September 2016

SIR GEOFF HURST, WEMBLEY, MAN and BRIT EUROPEAN

'There are fans on the pitch, they think its all over. It is now'
Immortal words by Kenneth Wolstenholme as Geoff Hurst scored England's fourth goal thus sealing the historic and only World Cup triumph in 1966 against Germany.
To celebrate the event MAN Trucks held a handover ceremony of new trucks outside Wembley Stadium with their guest of honour being none other than Sir Geoff Hurst. Brit European took centre stage with their new MAN TGX with the number plate EN66 BET the keys of which were presented to Brit European MD, Graham Lackey by Sir Geoff. All told it was a fantastic event and to remember it I have reproduced a few photos taken on the day.
From top left - the truck with the very distinctive number plate
Top centre - Sir Geoff Hurst's signature on the door of the truck, the Three Lions badge and the badge from MAN celebrating 1966 to 2016
Top right - Graham Lackey with Brit Drive operative Ken Budd who according to MAN, was the real star of the show!
Bottom right - the fleet of 5 new MAN trucks with EN66 in the middle
Bottom left - From left to right -Graham Lackey, Managing Director, Brit European, Sir Geoff Hurst, Rob McNinch, Commercial Director, Brit European