Jamie Carragher and Sir Kenny Dalglish lead the tributes after the death of former Liverpool chairman and owner David Moores at the age of 76 – just weeks after the passing of his wife
Former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher, Michael Owen and Sir Kenny Dalglish have led tributes to David Moores following his death at the age of 76.
The club confirmed Moores – their chairman for 16 years from 1991 – died on Friday morning, just weeks after his beloved wife of 39 years, Marge, passed away.
And the emotional tributes to Moores – who sold his majority stake in the club in 2007 – were led by former player and boss Dalglish, who thanked him for his ‘tremendous’ work at Anfield.
‘Marina & I are both very saddened by the passing of David Moores. He was a loyal Liverpool fan whose dream came true when he was appointed Chairman, & he did a tremendous amount to help the Club.
‘Our condolences go to his family. He’ll be greatly missed by all who knew him. RIP.’
Former Reds striker Owen – who scored the winner in the 2001 FA Cup final against Arsenal described the news as ‘heartbreaking’.
‘RIP Chairman,’ the ex-England forward said. ‘I know for a fact that all the lads thought the world of you.’
Liverpool have confirmed former chairman David Moores has died at the age of 76
Meanwhile, Carragher tweeted: ‘RIP Mr Chairman. When I think of the good times I had at @LFC, David Moores was at the heart of it.
‘He will be sorely missed. Thank you for what you did for me & the club.’
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson meanwhile paid tribute to the ‘understated contribution’ Moores made.
‘Sad news about David Moores..Massive Liverpool fan-His contribution to LFC is understated….We shall miss him…RIP…’
The Moores family had held a majority stake in…
Source : dailymail
