MAN UTD BIG IN JAPAN

In December 2008, Manchester United travelled out to Japan to compete in the FIFA World Club Championships. Upon arrival, they were greeted by jubliant Japanese football fans, wearing replica shirts, and waving banners at their heros.

Man Utd went on to win the tournament, beating Ecuadorian LDU Quito 1-0 in the final, with Wayne Rooney finishing as top goalscorer, netting three goals.

The Japanese people loved Manchester United, and Japan make up a portion of their global support. Surely now is the time for each and every one of us to support Japan. 

OUR OBJECTIVE

We have now set up a project, and will be working alongside Global Giving, to raise money for the 'Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund'.

We are contacting all league clubs in England, Scotland and Wales, and asking for a donation of  signed, or match worn shirts, footballs, or any other items of memoribilia. We will then be auctioning the items on eBay, with 100% of the proceeds going to the relief fund.

The project has been giving the full backing of Global Giving UK's Chief Executive - Sharath Jeevan. Click here to view our page on the Global Giving website.

If you would like to get involved, either by donating an item, or simply offering help and support, then please get in touch. You can also follow our Twitter feed - @Footy_4_Japan

Many Thanks,
Lee Woods

VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE TSUNAMI

This clip shows the brutal power of the tsunami.

Japan Devastated

On Friday 11th March 2011, at 14:46 (JST), a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck 130km off the eastern coast of Japan. Within moments, the Japanese Earthquake Early Warning system, sent out warnings to millions of people. The earthquake triggered a devastating, and enormously powerful tsunami, and waves of up to 10 meters high, striking the coastline moments after the quake.

The effects were catastophic. Almost everything in the waves path was swept away... trees, cars, buildings, and people. Nothing could have prepared them for this.