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Congratulations Dr Ian Irving on winning the Fabrice Muamba Award for Outstanding Service to Football Medicine & Science


Monday 13th November 2017 saw the 10th annual Leesa Northwest Football Awards held at The Point, Lancashire County Cricket Club.  Over 550 guests attended the black-tie event which was hosted by BBC’s Dan Walker.

The Fabrice Muamba Award for Outstanding Service to Football Medicine & Science nominees were Grant Downie OBE, Manchester City Academy; Dr Ian Irving, formerly Everton FC and Alastair Beattie, Burnley FC.  The award was presented to Dr Ian Irving by Fabrice and FMA CEO Eamonn Salmon at last night’s prestigious event.