Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 10:16 am  

MattyB wrote:

It's a real pity he's passed, I was hoping that Rads would have interviewed him this year as he has done other legends.


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Great news on that score. They’ve just put an interview with him on the site that Rads did recently. It was to be released for the 150th anniversary celebrations but it’s been put on early.

Looking forward to watching it.

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 10:34 am  

jonh wrote:

Didn’t get everything right but a fearless administrator who was Wigan to his very core.

Think that sums it up.

RIP Maurice.

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 10:50 am  

Very sad news

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 10:56 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

Great news on that score. They’ve just put an interview with him on the site that Rads did recently. It was to be released for the 150th anniversary celebrations but it’s been put on early.

Looking forward to watching it.

Just watched it. Very good interview Maurice had wigan rugby in his blood!

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 10:59 am  

The man responsible for my love of Wigan RL. Growing up in the 90s and witnessing the magnificence of our rugby team. Will be forever missed in my eyes. If ever there was a reason to go and win the challenge cup this is it. He delivered us 8 on the bounce. Go and get the 2022 edition for him.

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 11:01 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

Great news on that score. They’ve just put an interview with him on the site that Rads did recently. It was to be released for the 150th anniversary celebrations but it’s been put on early.

Looking forward to watching it.

I've just seen the article, I'm going to watch it now. Cheers.

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 11:04 am  

Instrumental in keeping Hull afloat after Roy Waudby passed away.
Rest in piece Maurice, this Hull fan will never forget what you did for us in those dark days

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 11:05 am  

For anybody interested. The 'Up and Under' episodes from the early 90's are on YouTube. Shows the backroom negotiations of how we signed Offiah and Gene Miles etc. 6 episodes in all.all worth the watch.

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 11:28 am  

He led us out of the doldrums into the greatest sustained period of glory that any RL club has ever enjoyed. I was a shareholder in the club when one day a man who I had never met knocked on my door introduced himself and asked for my proxy vote in support of his attempt to get elected to the board. That man was Maurice. I explained that it was not my practice to give up my vote but invited him in for a chat. He told me of his vision for the club and when he left he had my proxy in his possession. RIP Maurice and thanks for the memories.

Re: RIP Maurice Lindsey : Tue May 17, 2022 11:58 am  

Just watched the interview, what a wonderful tribute we have now to treasure going forward. It was quite an emotional watch, its clear that Maurice is in very poor health and struggled a little at times with his memory but was still extremely passionate and proud about his time at the club.

The word 'Legend' at Wigan is bandied around with frequency these days, quite rightly as we've had countless to choose from, but I think it's only right that Maurice is placed right at the very top of such a prestigious list, sat on a throne with a crown on his head.
Also would like to thank the club for taking time out to interview Maurice, it was great to listen to his memories and thoughts. I'm also glad Rads didn't shy away from asking Maurice about a couple of controversial subjects namely the loss of Central Park and the comments made about the football club in the 80's.

Rest easy Maurice, you really did give us the best years of our lives.