oldrover Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 i was very sad to hear today of the passing of Annie Morris. Annie was a real Featherstone Rovers stalwart for many many years. i understand the funeral will be on monday at pontefract crematorium at 1pm.Annie has no surviving relatives, so it would be good if some of her fellow supporters could attend. I think i'm right in saying that she was a life member and may have been the first woman to serve on the commitee, Terry Mullaney may be able to confirm this. Annie was areal character and rovers through and through, we may never see her like again. god bless, Annie joe mullaney is a god the only good tiger is a stuffed tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ashton Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 sorry to hear of her passing.What time is her service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen T-k Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I heard last Sunday that she had passed away, apparantley she lived in a redidential home, i remember Annie very well and her brother Wilf too. I remember the blonde brassy hair and the red bee stung lips. R.I.P Annie Im Fev and im proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy B Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 A great supporter and volunteer worker for the club, everyone knew Annie. I was once working in Leigh and met ex referee Stan Wall , once I told him I was a Rovers fan Annie was the first person he asked about. A great character R.I.P. Lets not forget, Featherstone Rovers is a RUGBY club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkb Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 i'm not sure who annie is but if she is the person i'm thinkin of did she always sit in the same place but not been there for the last couple of years to the left hand side in the main stand facing the family stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY....S Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Is this the lady who carried the blanket round at half time? "somebody pinch me I must be dreaming" " TK ROVERS TO THE MAXX " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Mullaney Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Annie and brother,Wilf, never missed a match home or away as long as I knew them and that was a long time. I think I'm right in saying there was a period late sixties into the seventies when for ten consecutive years a different Rovers player had a benefit season and Annie & Wilf raised lots of money for each and every one of them. They could both be seen at every home game walking round the pitch perimeter with a blanket at half time catching coins thrown from the terraces and also selling half time and full time score tickets. I'm sure you're right Old Rover that Annie was the first ever female club official in RL and back then in the 70's she was often refused entry to away clubs' board rooms as they were strictly male only zones. She was well known and well liked by many throughout the RL world especially the refs who regularly came in for some light hearted stick during and after the game from both Annie & Wilf. I'm not surprised to hear that former ref, Stan Wall asked about her. He and Billy Thompson were Annie's favourite targets when it came to the banter but they were always great friends. I would confidently say there has never been a more dedicated fan of the Rovers than Annie Morris. RIP Annie. Wedding Films For The Discerning by Picture House Free Showreel DVD On Request http://www.picturehouseweddingfilms.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick H Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I remember the lady now, bleach blond hair holding a corner of the blanket at halftime, happy days. My deepest condolences and great respect to one of the Featherstone faithfull sadly passed- RIP dear lady. Micks Caricatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Fowler Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Annie and Wilf epitomised exactly what Featherstone Rovers are, a club of the people, run by the people. Perhaps in this day and age not the best way to do business, but with characters like Annie, who cares ? it works for us. My father often used to speak to her and I'm sure she was the lady Billy Boston spoke to me about when I met up with him a couple of years ago. Sadly I'm unable to attend her final journey, but my love, gratitude and prayers go with her. Because of Annie and her like Featherstone Rovers go from strength to strength. God Bless dear lady. To be a ROVER is a privilege not to be taken lightly, with fans like ours, we will always be honoured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Annie reached the grand old age of 88 and spent her last years at langtree park nursing home. the funeral will take place at 1pm i believe at pontefract crematorium. i have also been informed that her ashes will be scattered at the post office road ground. joe mullaney is a god the only good tiger is a stuffed tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemmypaul Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 i remember her now, that brought back some memories with the blanket at half time, didnt know the lady in person but a sad loss rip. paul braithwaite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportbilly Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Annie was one of my earliest memories of my POR visits.....as a nipper I remember missing the blanket loads of times...I bet you could find a few coins even now with a metal detector!....happy days....her ashes on the pitch is a nice touch. RIP Annie There are no strangers at Post Office Road, only friends who haven't met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Annie and Wilf looked after me as a youngster on my first trip to Whithaven as a lad. God bless Annie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY....S Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 R.I.P. Annie and god bless "somebody pinch me I must be dreaming" " TK ROVERS TO THE MAXX " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I i remember Annie with the blanket.They wouldn,t let it happen know under health and safety there was many a near miss when them coins went flying out of the stands RIP ANNIE WatchED Rovers since 74-75 seasons,as mad about rovers 35 years on(the wife thinks i,m mad). ROVERS ROVERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescolin Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I i remember Annie with the blanket.They wouldn,t let it happen know under health and safety there was many a near miss when them coins went flying out of the stands RIP ANNIE I echo all those sentiments. R.I.P Annie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I had a chat with Annie a few years ago when visiting a relative in Langtree Park, a nursing home in Castleford. It's a place staffed with decent people doing a wonderful job. I hope Annie's last few years were happy ones. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidnee Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 She would of been proud today. RIP Annie. The weak conform, the strong survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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