Parry reflects on 'fantastic' trip

Last updated : 28 July 2003 By Chris Maxwell
Parry, speaking shortly after arriving back in England after a thirteen-hour plane journey from Asia, admitted that many who made the trip would love to visit Hong Kong again in the future.

Parry said: "We had an absolutely fantastic visit to Hong Kong. I think it was the first visit for many of the boys and they all had a terrific time. We received a very warm welcome over there and everyone left with a very good impression of Hong Kong.

"I thought the Hong Kong fans may have been a bit more restrained than those we met in Thailand but I was wrong. From the moment we arrived at the airport you could see how excited and how enthusiastic the supporters were. When we travelled to the stadium on the day of the game it was like going to Cardiff again because there were so many people on the streets.

Everything went like clockwork, right up to the end last night when we had a meal looking down on one of the most beautiful views in the world. That was a great way to cap the tour off. I think there are quite a few members of our party who would like the opportunity to go back to Hong Kong one day.