Brilliant! The day started off with a fabulous training session about an hour away from the Jury Hotel with MELVIN!! Holding the highest UEFA coaching certification, Melvin, was everything we had hoped he would be. He was impressed with our desire to learn and willingness to improve. He also made it a point that we never call our soccer shoes "cleats" again because they are "boots."
Following the training session we journeyed on to the Manchester United futbol pitch for a tour led by an enthusiastic guide who was clearly a tremendous United fan. The grass was pristine and one end of the pitch is called the Stretford End because the pitch is not actually in Manchester, but Stretford. After the tour everyone's wallets became significantly lighter due to the Manchester United MEGAstore. The Manchester Museum captured years of amazing players, championships, and history and the pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo were exceptionally special.
Back at the hotel we had a dinner of roasted chicken, salmon, potatoes, mushroom pasta, and veggies ended in the team venturing off to some sophisticated local clubs. A select few of us showed the English a thing or two about dancing! The night came to an end around 11 PM and it's off to a good night of sleep before our match tomorrow morning! Cheerio!
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