70-year-old Mike was stunned to receive the letter informing him of his MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in 2010 and, modest as ever, said "I am really pleased that someone from Hampshire has been recognised.

"Awards like this often go to players but it is very good that someone at grass roots level has been recognised and it will make our Hampshire Ladies Lunch tomorrow a bit of a party!"

Mike started playing the game at the tender age of 11 before stepping into coaching at Totton Grammar School and then at the Montgomery of Alamein School in Winchester (which is now King's).  His outstanding coaching style saw him move into Hampshire Rugby and then London Division as well as a spell as coach of Harlequins.

In 1983, he became manager of the England Under 19s and then in 1992/93 was one of the selectors involved with the England Under 21s, a side that included World Cup winners ten years later Will Greenwood, Matt Dawson, Lawrence Dallaglio, Graham Rowntree, Mark Regan, Kieran Bracken and Richard Hill.  "This was a very special moment for me," said Mike, "to see these lads who had played in Sydney ten years previously with me in 1993 winning the World Cup in the same city."

However, all through that period, Hampshire was firmly at his heart.  He was committed to seeing Hampshire flourish and to this end, alongside Will Feebery and Tony Scott, produced 'The Hampshire Way', an extensive document plotting what was required to bring through talented youngsters towards England international honours.

"And we have been very fortunate to have some fantastic players come through our ranks," he added.  "The likes of Tom Rees, Anthony Allen, Matt Banahan and Jonny Wilkinson have all come through the Hampshire system over recent years and this year we have 6 lads at age group level getting international caps."

"For me, that is very encouraging for a county that has no Premier sides within its boundaries and, in fact, it's senior club is at Step 4 on the RFU pyramid."

The news of his recognition has been met with great delight across the Hampshire Rugby fraternity, none more so than by President-elect Pete Topham, who is expected to replace Mike as the County figurehead at the forthcoming AGM.

"It is so well deserved for the years that Mike has unstintingly given to the game freely," he said.  "Given the amount of time and energy he has spent promoting the game in Hampshire and across the country, this is an award which is fantastic news for Mike and for Hampshire Rugby as a whole.

"You only have to look at the work he has done for Club Hampshire over the years and his development of 'The Hampshire Way', which in no small part developed young players from around the county, the likes of Jonny Wilkinson and Ugo Monye, forward to the international standard.  That is down to the amazing hard work that Mike has and had put in.

"He has. also, been an amazing President of Hampshire for the last three years and will be a tough act to follow."

Club Hampshire Director of Rugby Tim Allen was another to heap praise on the Winchester-based Glogg.  "This is brilliant news," he said, "and is fully deserved for all the hard work he has done for Hampshire Rugby for whom he has been a loyal servant and friend."

Former Hampshire Executive Director and immediate past President Jed Stone was also delighted that Mike has been recognised for his very hard work, not only for Hampshire but also as manager of England Colts and an extensive involvement with England Under 21s.

"He has over 20 years of involvement in England and Hampshire rugby and this award is a fine recognition of his work," he said.

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