BigWeegieDosser Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Just in from work and my son told me. Truly saddened to hear the passing of my boyhood hero. I had the privilege of watching a huge number of Joe's appearances in claret and Amber. An absolute gentleman and the best left back I have ever seen, bar none. Condolences to his family, I hope they draw comfort from the warmth of feeling from those who remember him so fondly. Rest In Peace Joe. My Hero. Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 My first Motherwell hero, from a time when players were proper heroes. My dad got me my first 'Well top with the number 3 on the back because of him. Very Sad day...Thanks for some great memories Joe..... RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortonhallwell Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I arranged for Joe to make a surprise guest appearance at my Dad's 80th a few years ago and a nicer gentleman you could not meet. RIP Joe. Hope you meet up with my Dad to reminisce about the old times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplewell Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Rip Joe, before my time but will always be a Motherwell legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellimp Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 A great Captain for the club. Was lucky enough to see him play and walked onto the pitch with him when i was mascot in 1977. RIP Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 'Legend' is overused. Not this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacol Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 He was to me the greatest Motherwell player that I have been lucky enough to watch, not just his skill as a left back (that should have earned him many Scotland caps) but his loyalty to the club was remarkable. The signed photo that he gave me for my 6th birthday is still a treasured possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Joe and Wullie P were my 1st Well heroes and tbh there have not been too many since to deserve such adulation - from me anyway. Saddened to hear this news. I knew he was not keeping well but late 60's is still quite young these days. Over 500 appearances for the Well - that says it all. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellman Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 A true legend and I humble man the best left back that I ever saw in 60 years following the Well. Rest in peace old friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 RIP Joe...before my time, but testiment to his abilities, heard all about his loyalty, presence and longevity. How many players have had 2 testimonials for any club? We've named stands after players who have given a fraction of what Wark gave to the Club both as a player and a supporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si91 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 never had the chance to see him play but in recent years he was a fixture at the ex-players dinner and any time i encountered him there, he was a true gent - RIP Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 The word 'legend' gets used far too often to describe ex-players. This is one case where it hardly goes far enough. Joe Wark deserves this title. I started supporting and watching Motherwell in the 74/75 season so Joe was in his heyday. A model of consistency and extremely faithful to the club. As WeeYin said, the best timing of a tackle you'll ever see. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 RIP. My first two heros were Joe and Willie P. I am lucky enough to have seen them both play. Legend doesn't ever come close to describing him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundyvan Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 A true Motherwell legend .A gentleman off and on the pitch. Would have been capped had it not been for the fact that there outstanding full backs at the Old Firm at the time. Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times . He was always willing to spend time with the supporters . My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim64 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 RIP. My first two heros were Joe and Willie P. I am lucky enough to have seen them both play. Legend doesn't ever come close to describing him Couldn't have put it any better myself sad day indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Saddened to hear this news, RIP joe and thanks for the memories 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal_Dosser Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I was fortunate enough to be growing up at a time when Joe played his football with us, and as has been mentioned already, the word legend hardly seems enough for a guy who lived and breathed the club, and a truly nice guy. Each generation has its favourites, and for my generation, Joe Wark is right up there. He was quite simply the best left back I've seen at FP, and never got the recognition he deserved because he didn't play with one of the media darlings. Yet another Dosser taken before he should have - RIP sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Very sad news. A great player and a true legend at our club. They just don't seem to make them like Joe Wark anymore. Rest in peace and my thoughts are with his family and friends as they come to terms with their loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I had the privilege of meeting Joe Wark in the run-up to cup final in 2005. A more grounded and genuine individual you couldn't wish to meet. Rest in Peace Joe. A true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 RIP Joe. Proper legend indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q121 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 RIP Joe! Definite Motherwell legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Too young to see him play, but the auld man was discussing how good he was at the weekend. Best he ever saw, he said. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 This has been doing the rounds on social media... https://www.change.org/p/motherwell-football-club-rename-the-east-stand-at-fir-park-the-joe-wark-stand?recruiter=37887048&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-reason_msg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Seems a bit early to be petitioning for that. Never saw him play in the flesh, but on the videos I have I can see why he was a favorite. Always seemed such a good guy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigeeze Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 A sad day in the clubs history. Was lucky to see him play. A sad loss. God just improved his squad again by adding Old Rubber Legs. R.I.P.. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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