FORMER Saints and Northern Ireland manager Lawrie McMenemy was on the ball when he officially opened new retirement apartments in Romsey.

Lawrie, who lives in the area, met residents at Churchill Retirement Living’s Abbey Lodge during last week’s opening of the development at the junction of Winchester Road and Bridge Road.

The purpose-built development consists of 29 luxury apartments and stands on the site of the old Rayco Ford garage.

“It comes through loud and clear that people live here in beautiful conditions, great comfort and are confident of having quality independent and service readily available,”” said Lawrie.