Dear All,
Southend fan here in peace (though those of you that have read my 'Roots To The 92' book will know that I have strong links with Argyle).
At the forthcoming match at Roots Hall I have organised a collection for an ex Southend player, Alan Moody. Alan is The Shrimpers record appearances holder having clocked over 500 appearances between 1972 and 1984. However, two years ago, aged 64, he was dealt the shattering blow of having to have both of his legs amputated (despite leaving an active and healthy life).
The collection is a tribute to Alan with the aim of the proceeds going towards help fund a specially adapted car for him (he has had some help from the PFA with making his house more disability friendly - as we all know players from the 70's/80's were not typically high earners, especially lower league stalwarts). Alan, with his daughter, will then be attending a match at Roots Hall in September.
I just wanted to let you know this so you know why there will be a couple of collectors outside the Argyle entrance to the ground for those that would like to contribute. If you'd like to find out more you can visit the following which includes an online donation link: http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=766
An article will be sent to PAFC to see if they can put it on the club website.
Knowing of old the generosity of the Green Army (I still proudly have an Argyle scarf, have been to Home Park nearly 100 times mostly in 1980's, was present at WBA etc in that cup run, been a member of the London Supporters Branch, last visited Home Park last year for that great win in the Devon Derby) I'd also like to ask one other favour: do you think there is any possibility that a collection could be held on the coaches traveling up to Roots Hall for the game? Who might I contact to discuss this?
Thanks to you all for your patience in reading this. Cheers, Andy
Southend fan here in peace (though those of you that have read my 'Roots To The 92' book will know that I have strong links with Argyle).
At the forthcoming match at Roots Hall I have organised a collection for an ex Southend player, Alan Moody. Alan is The Shrimpers record appearances holder having clocked over 500 appearances between 1972 and 1984. However, two years ago, aged 64, he was dealt the shattering blow of having to have both of his legs amputated (despite leaving an active and healthy life).
The collection is a tribute to Alan with the aim of the proceeds going towards help fund a specially adapted car for him (he has had some help from the PFA with making his house more disability friendly - as we all know players from the 70's/80's were not typically high earners, especially lower league stalwarts). Alan, with his daughter, will then be attending a match at Roots Hall in September.
I just wanted to let you know this so you know why there will be a couple of collectors outside the Argyle entrance to the ground for those that would like to contribute. If you'd like to find out more you can visit the following which includes an online donation link: http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=766
An article will be sent to PAFC to see if they can put it on the club website.
Knowing of old the generosity of the Green Army (I still proudly have an Argyle scarf, have been to Home Park nearly 100 times mostly in 1980's, was present at WBA etc in that cup run, been a member of the London Supporters Branch, last visited Home Park last year for that great win in the Devon Derby) I'd also like to ask one other favour: do you think there is any possibility that a collection could be held on the coaches traveling up to Roots Hall for the game? Who might I contact to discuss this?
Thanks to you all for your patience in reading this. Cheers, Andy