VANCOUVER - Geroy Simon was serenaded by B.C. Lions fans as the club retired his No. 81 jersey Friday night. Simon, the CFLs all-time leading receiver who played 12 of his 15 seasons with B.C., was added to the teams Ring of Honour at B.C. Place Stadium during a half-time ceremony as the Lions hosted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He retired in the spring after helping the Saskatchewan Roughriders win the 2013 Grey Cup in his lone season playing for them. Wearing his former Lions jersey, Simon thanked Lions owner David Braley, club management and all of his B.C. teammates, particularly his quarterbacks, for providing "support and energy" along with championships. Simon also praised the fans, who gave him a loud ovation as he delivered an emotional speech. "You welcomed me with open arms and gave me 12 amazing years," he said. "I love you guys." Simon wiped away a tear after his son Gervon, a quarterback with the U.S. Military Academy team in Westpoint, N.Y., delivered a message in a recorded video shown on the Jumbotron. Simon now works for the Riders as a regional scout and ambassador while maintaining his home in the Vancouver area. He played his first two seasons with the Blue Bombers and broke former Winnipeg great Milt Stegalls all-time receiving yards record in a game against the Bombers on June 29, 2012 at B.C. Place. Simon finished his career with 16,352 yards and 1,029 receptions. He led the CFL in receiving yards in 2004, 2006 and 2007, and had the most receptions in 2004 and 2006. He was a six-time CFL all-star and seven-time divisional all-star. Leading up to the ceremony, Lions players credited Simon with playing a key role in their individual success. "Personally, for me (Simon had) a big impact on my pro career, and hes a big mentor," said Lions running back Andrew Harris. B.C. coach Mike Benevides said many people dont understand the full extent of Simons competitiveness and compassion. "Ive seen him red hot (with anger) when things arent going well," said Benevides. "Ive seen him also find a way to put his arm around somebody." Benevides said the 38-year-old Johnstown, Pa., native stood out for being cordial and "an outstanding sportsman" while winning two of his three Grey Cups with B.C. "He would compete," said Benevides. "But when it was over, it was over." In conjunction with the team honours, the City of Vancouver also proclaimed Friday as Geroy Simon Day. Gussie Busch Jersey . The motion to expand the stadiums capacity passed through by a count of 39-3, with Toronto mayor Rob Ford being among those in opposition. Harrison Bader Cardinals Jersey . Or at least on everyone elses expectations. 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Olivier Giroud heads past David De Gea to equalise for Arsenal Jose Mourinho and his team will be gutted, Neville said on the Gary Neville Podcast. Weve been in football a long time to know the result is everything. Although there will be a mood in the Manchester United dressing room that they deserved to win, it counts for nothing.They are drawing and dropping points in games you would say they should have won. If you look at the table, three or four points makes a big difference psychologically. Its not a bad day for United, but its a disappointing day for the way it has finished. Gary Neville Podcast Listen to Gary Nevilles Manchester United v Arsenal verdict here It was a really poor performance from Arsenal, but theyve come away and got a point. In my playing days, we would have absolutely been delighted with a point away at a big club, especially being 1-0 down with a few minutes to go. Youd be thinking: Thats what wins titles. Thats the sort of language wed be using in the dressing room after.I didnt get the impression or feeling today that I was watching the champions. It can change, we know it can change, but when I think of the performance of Chelsea against United, or even Liverpool away at Chelsea, or Tottenham against City, or City against United, there was far more intensity and quality in those games.dddddddddddd Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game Arsenal are unbeaten since the opening day, and that is some doing, and they are resilient in a sense that they fight their way back to second or third, can they finally make that jump?I didnt get the feeling watching Arsenal on Saturday that we were watching a team that would go on and win the league, but thats just me in this moment. Man Utd-Arsenal talking points Five talking points from Manchester Uniteds 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford. Youd have to question Arsenal today for 85 minutes, they didnt show any belief, any purpose. I do think, however, after internationals you have to give a bit of leeway. Sir Alex used to say we would come back with our head full of mince, travelling from different places. Its not easy.Mata put in another decent showing for United, and Neville believes he performed the better of the three attacking players alongside Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.Although Mourinho sold Mata to United while at Chelsea back in 2014, Neville says there seems to be an improved chemistry between the pair at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho shows his frustration during the game He does score goals, and he does create moments in games. I myself questioned whether he fits the profile of a Manchester United wide player, because thats where he is playing, even if I know he ends up drifting in, Neville added.But with the size of the pitch here, the ability to counter attack and have wing play has always been Manchester Uniteds way, so you wondered where he would fit in.I have to say thats been one of the surprises out of the first few months in Jose Mourinhos reign. When Mata came off there was a little hug with Mourinho, there seemed to be a level of respect that was not always there when he was at Chelsea, when Mata was ultimately sold.Hes adapted well, hes played well, and hes always had a good attitude, hes a top player. At the moment hes doing very well. He was the better of the front three on Saturday. Also See: Match report As it happened Man Utd-Arsenal talking points Jose: Utd are unluckiest team ' ' '