K-Force Kawasaki Old Boys (a New Plymouth team) was coached by George McArthur whom was nicknamed the General. I was sideline in '89 when they beat Happy Tavern Havelock North Wanderers 2-0 last game of the season to win the Central League and promotion to the National League. I think my Dad was the lino on that game which in part explains why I was there. Merrilands Domain was packed and the place went mental when they won. I was only 13 at the time but remember it clearly. They had an import Russell Irving (whom I think was ex Ipswich) who was silky smooth as they come and was one the nicest guys off the pitch you could ever talk to. I think his career ended because of a collapsed lung while playing in New Plymouth not long after. They playing in this garish green and white strip (the alternative was purple and white) that looked like something threw up on it in the 70's after a bad acid trip. Greenie if you have a chat to Flash Gordon, I think he would remember that green and white strip cause Flash was NPOB. Current Wellington Detective Inspector Terry van Dillen was also in that side but I digress....
Last I saw George was in 2003 when he was the Ad Sales man for Energy FM (I think now More FM) when I was at the State Hotel. A top man and a very good coach.