GRIMSBY Town have turned to the Blundell Park faithful for their ideas on how best to honour club legend Kevin Moore.
Following his death last week, the Mariners are asking supporters to suggest a fitting memorial to Moore – who played over 400 games for his home-town club.
As reported, Kevin, the brother of first team physio Dave, passed away on his 55th birthday after a long battle with Pick's Disease – a rare form of dementia.
He was an ever-present during the club's Division Four promotion season and only missed five games the following term as Town marched to the Third Division title. In September 1980, he succeeded Joe Waters as captain, leading the side with distinction.
Moore, pictured, was granted a testimonial against Sheffield Wednesday in 1986 and looked on course to break the club's appearances record before his move to Oldham Athletic the following year.
In tribute, GTFC director John Fenty, said: "Kevin is a Town legend – there's not many more who have played as many games as he has for this club.
"It is a tragedy that he's passed away in such circumstances and our thoughts are with the family at what must be a terribly difficult time.
"As a club, we want to remember him with some sort of memorial and we'd like the fans to have a say in that.
"We've had some discussions between ourselves at the club on how best to commemorate Kevin's memory but we want the fans to be involved in the process. We have talked about a variety of ways of doing it – including a Memorial Cup, with a game that would raise money for a charity of the family's choosing.
"The ideas that we receive from the supporters will go up for consideration and we'll look to get something sorted as soon as possible."
He added: "Kevin was a fantastic servant to this club. I remember watching him when I was a much younger man. Game after game, he gave his all and was a stalwart. He'll be forever remembered for what he did for this club – for his attitude and professionalism, which was second to none."
Share your views
How do you think the club should honour Moore's memory? Email your thoughts to sport@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk, comment on this story at thisisgrimsby.co.uk/sport or write to the Grimsby Telegraph, 80 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, DN31 3EH.
