Peter G. Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Was sorry to read that Alan "are you sure referee" Moffatt passed away last monday aged 71.The word diehard is oft used in sport but Alan truly was a dedicated fan of York rugby league for many years. In The Press Gary Hall has given a good example of how Alan, because of his deafness, could always be heard above everybody else. Gary's example reminded me of yet another tale down London way which always brings a smile to my better half and me. On one of our many visits to the Holiday Inn at Chingford the lads wished to go to the nightclub at Walthamstow dog track. A younger fan realised that he would not gain entry in his trainers so Alan generously took off his patent leather shoes and sent the lad on his way. As the shoes were Alans only pair for the weekend he spent the rest of the evening walking about the hotel bar in his stockinged feet. Later that same evening I bumped into Alan in the gents where he was doing his very best to keep his socks dry. I said what a good hearted deed that was but in his present state was it a good idea. He just looked at me and said in that booming voice, "NO PROBLEM", and legged it back to the bar. What a character. RIP Alan. If there is a bar where you are I'm sure you will be enjoying a pint of your favourite tipple,draught Guinness,whilst discussing the greatest game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryHall Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 On the occasion Peter refers to the person that borrowed Alan's shoes was client of mine from South Africa he took size 10 shoes and Alan wore size 8 so he spent all night limping around Charlie Chan's nightclub and struggled to walk back to the hotel so we borrowed a shopping trolley from Sainsbury's to transport him. Great days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shades2 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Yep - great memories from match days with Alan - will be sadly missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyacko Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Used to enjoy a natter to Alan. I might be wrong but I don't think he could drive ( or chose not to ) and was also a Scarborough footy fan and used to either beg a lift there or use public transport. He was Chris Thorman's player sponsor in his last season at the Knights too, if I remember. Characters are always missed and he certainly will be.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thought there would have been a minutes silence for him on Sunday sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hall Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 He was a lovely bloke was Alan, shared some good days with him. A proper character and a gentleman who'll be greatly missed. http://www.alldesignandprint.co.uk Printing & Graphic Design with Nationwide Service Programmes | Leaflets | Cards | Banners & Flags | Letterheads | Tickets | Magazines | Folders | Brand Identity plus much more Official Matchday Programme Print & Design Partner to York City Knights, Heworth ARLFC, York Acorn RLFC & Hunslet RLFC Official Player Sponsor of Marcus Stock for the 2020 Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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