Over the years,i watched Terry Paine on the supersport sports channel in South Africa and never thought i would one day meet the former Southampton and England goal poacher.
The man who played a record number of games for the saints visited Winchester University last Thursday,for a book signing conference.I had the exclusive rights to film the proceedings and i must say,my confidence in vjing is reaching its threshold.When Terry walked in with his entourage,i immediately identified myself as a proponent of Johannesburg.He looked bemused because,it was beyond his imagination that someone from Johannesburg would find comfort in Winchester;such is the power of globalisation.
Even though the conference was poorly attended,the few that made it enjoyed more attention from the legend.The man is so humble and down to earth considering
the fact that he is a world cup winner,an MBE and a presenter for supersport.
For the sake of Winchester news online,Terry invited me to attend his graduation ceremony on Friday at the Guild hall in Southampton.Solent university gave him an honourary accolade - Dr of Sports, for all the work he has done through out his career.
Terry hasn't lost allegiance to his country of birth,England but admires Johannesburg more and has no intention of rekindling with English weather anytime soon.
For the edited version of Terry's visit please visit winchester news online website.
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