[whittman]

On the club website that Tony Moore a member of the 1969-70 4th division championship squad recently passed away

RIP Tony

[diddyuk]

Such a young age remember him going down the right wing and chased everything the crowd was always on his back but always gave his all RIP

[I remember Tony Moore]

RIP Tony, I remember him when they won the League in 69 / 70a big grin on his face with no front teeth, always a trier was Tony

[warfey is a spireite]

whittman, on 13 July 2017 - 03:36 PM, said:

On the club website that Tony Moore a member of the 1969-70 4th division championship squad recently passed away

RIP Tony

likewise rip Tony Moore thanks for ure part in watching you in 1969 promotion

[clarevoyant.]

RIP Tony

He took a lot of unnecessary stick, but always played with pride and enthusiasm. I had a lot of arguments on the kop with the "moaners", but boy did I enjoy it when he scored the championship winning goal against Peterborough 69/70.
Thanks for the memories Tony.

[frearsghost]

Remember Bradford City at home. Could have been 67 season. 1-1 with time running out. 'Tony Moore heads home the winner in front of the kop from a right wing cross. He was a hero that day. Felt really happy for the lad.

RIP 'Tony.

[plannerj]

clarevoyant., on 13 July 2017 - 04:04 PM, said:

RIP Tony

He took a lot of unnecessary stick, but always played with pride and enthusiasm. I had a lot of arguments on the kop with the "moaners", but boy did I enjoy it when he scored the championship winning goal against Peterborough 69/70.
Thanks for the memories Tony.

So true. It took a long time for him to be accepted and I'm not sure he ever really was. Mostly unjustified, I always thought that the boo boys affected his career. RIP Tony.

[spireitedave]

I started going in 69/70 and remember him fondly - could never understand why the crowd were on his back .RIP Tony.

[brimington spireite]

remember him when i was a kid
when my dad took me
wasnt the best but like mentioned he
gave 100% can still see him now
jigging infront of kop after we beat
peterborough to clinch championship in 1970
the smile on his face RIP Tony
thanks for the memories

[warfey is a spireite]

brimington spireite, on 13 July 2017 - 07:22 PM, said:

remember him when i was a kid
when my dad took me
wasnt the best but like mentioned he
gave 100% can still see him now
jigging infront of kop after we beat
peterborough to clinch championship in 1970
the smile on his face RIP Tony
thanks for the memories

IVE A PICTURE ON MY WALL WITH TONY AND ALBERT HOLMES HOLDING DAN ARCHER ALOFT AFTER CLINCHING 1969-70 SEASON GREAT MEMORIES RIP TONY

[DIFH]

spireitedave, on 13 July 2017 - 04:32 PM, said:

I started going in 69/70 and remember him fondly - could never understand why the crowd were on his back .RIP Tony.

Just part and parcel of football, nothing changes everyone has an opinion but scapegoats always appear each and every season. God bless and condolenses to his family.

[Vivo]

Tony gave a lucky few of us some lovely memories from the 1969/70 era.
That is what football is really about, memories of the very few really good times.
Rest in peace Tony and thank you.

[Comeonyouirons]

RIP Tony

Was the number 7 for Town in first professional game I ever saw ... much maligned as I recall

I do remember one obese bloke in the Cross Street wing stand who abused him ( and Geoff Martin ) EVERY game

Also Tony , terrific goal v Lincoln at home ( 4-0 ) win circa January 1970

This post has been edited by Comeonyouirons: 14 July 2017 - 09:16 AM

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Was the number 7 for Town in first professional game I ever saw ... much maligned as I recall

I do remember one obese bloke in the Cross Street wing stand who abused him ( and Geoff Martin ) EVERY game

Also Tony , terrific goal v Lincoln at home ( 4-0 ) win circa January 1970
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Scored from the right wing into the Cross Street end goal if I recall correctly.

RIP Tony and thanks for the memories.

Condolences to his family and friends.

[Radders]

plannerj, on 13 July 2017 - 04:30 PM, said:

So true. It took a long time for him to be accepted and I'm not sure he ever really was. Mostly unjustified, I always thought that the boo boys affected his career. RIP Tony.

Yes he was number 7 when I started watching town and got a fair amount of stick. I think his mother used to sit near us, either that or someone very vociferous sticking up for him. The only thing to say in his defence is that if Jimmy McGuigan picked him every week he couldn't have been that bad.

[spireitenag]

Radders, on 14 July 2017 - 09:47 AM, said:

Yes he was number 7 when I started watching town and got a fair amount of stick. I think his mother used to sit near us, either that or someone very vociferous sticking up for him. The only thing to say in his defence is that if Jimmy McGuigan picked him every week he couldn't have been that bad.

Played in every frontline shirt numbers 7,8,9,10 & 11 in his time at CFC.

[whittman]

Radders, on 14 July 2017 - 09:47 AM, said:

Yes he was number 7 when I started watching town and got a fair amount of stick. I think his mother used to sit near us, either that or someone very vociferous sticking up for him. The only thing to say in his defence is that if Jimmy McGuigan picked him every week he couldn't have been that bad.

As you say Being picked to play by Jim McGuigan is the best tribute to be paid to him

The best manager imo to manage the town in my lifetime certainly did not suffer fools gladly

[Tips M'Gee]

Remember 69/70 season stood with my Dad on the Cross Street end slagging Tony Moore off, just because every one else was, didn't really know why though!

I remember that picture Warfey is on about, anyone got a copy scanned they could post?

[lindave]

One of the best games I saw him play in was against York reserves in the old Central league. It was a freezing cold night played in blizzars conditions, 0=3 down just before the break. Tony scored a cracking hattrick one from 25yds.The biggest stick he got was at PNE behind the dugout as he came on as sub, Jim McGuigan gave some fans the look and that;s all that was needed to shut them up. He reminded me of John Howard and always gave 100% for the Blue shirt. God Bless you Tony, R.I.P.

[60s 70s Spireite]

lindave, on 14 July 2017 - 09:52 PM, said:

One of the best games I saw him play in was against York reserves in the old Central league. It was a freezing cold night played in blizzars conditions, 0=3 down just before the break. Tony scored a cracking hattrick one from 25yds.The biggest stick he got was at PNE behind the dugout as he came on as sub, Jim McGuigan gave some fans the look and that;s all that was needed to shut them up. He reminded me of John Howard and always gave 100% for the Blue shirt. God Bless you Tony, R.I.P.

The coaching staff used to tell my Dad that Tony was unplayable in training and practice games, hence their patience with him. He did at times seem to lose all confidence once he crossed that white line; although the 69-70 season was his saving grace.

RIP Tony, too soon lad.