PARRY'S PRIDE AT HONORARY DEGREE
Jimmy Rice 01 July 2008 from lfc.tv
Rick Parry has spoken of his pride at receiving an honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Liverpool.
The Reds chief executive donned a cap and gown to pick up his honour from the Philharmonic Hall on Monday.
Parry, a Liverpool maths graduate in 1976, said: "I have very fond memories of Liverpool University and I've seen it from both sides. Seeing all the new graduates outside, I can recognise what they've been through.
"It's a day for them, not for me. But it's a great honour being given the degree from the university I attended in the best city in the world.
"It's really very special and was such a shock and surprise when they told me. I studied hard for three years for my degree, but I haven't had to do any work at all for this one.
"When people ask me about my career, I've never thought about it; I'm always looking forward, football never stops to pause and think.
"There have always been a lot of other people involved in everything I've done and it's been a privilege to have 10 years at the best club in the world.
"Being involved in the formation of the Premier League was exciting and great fun. It was a challenge. Times have moved on and it's fiercely competitive. The fact there were three English teams in the Champions League semi-finals shows the strength of the English formation."
Meanwhile, Parry has again outlined that the Premier League remains a top priority for everyone at Liverpool Football Club going into 2008-09.
"Our standards are very high, as is the standard our fans demand. Winning the league, that's the prize we're all striving for," he said.
Why they give it to him? WTF