linnyplant 303 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Joe was a very good full back who played for Motherwell in the 1970s. He was a Kinning Park boy and a big Rangera fan. I met Joe at a Harmony Row player of the year night when I was 14 and he presented the trophies out. He was a cracking guy and he told me that his toughest opponent was the Stoke City winger Terry Conroy. Our very own Edmiston Drive (miss him on here) was friendly with Joe and used to play football with him on the plots pitches next to Plantation park and they went to Ibrox together to watch the Rangers. Sadly Joe passed away yesterday at the very young age of 67 . Joe had Alzheimers. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Army 4,146 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I always knew Joe Wark was a Rangers fan and it was common knowledge.He was a hero to Motherwell fans and he captained a very decent Motherwell team in the 70s. Sad news and condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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centenarystand 2,227 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Remember Joe Wark as an opponent from the 70s but didn't know he was a Rangers supporter. Sorry to hear this news RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,182 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Senile Dementia or Alzheimer's are cunts of diseases which imho are sometimes worse for families than cancer or other life limiting conditions. Losing a loved one is bad enough but watching the person you know disappear first is unspeakably cruel.RIP Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggleskelly 3,772 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Joe was a very good full back who played for Motherwell in the 1970s. He was a Kinning Park boy and a big Rangera fan. I met Joe at a Harmony Row player of the year night when I was 14 and he presented the trophies out. He was a cracking guy and he told me that his toughest opponent was the Stoke City winger Terry Conroy. Our very own Edmiston Drive (miss him on here) was friendly with Joe and used to play football with him on the plots pitches next to Plantation park and they went to Ibrox together to watch the Rangers. Sadly Joe passed away yesterday at the very young age of 67 . Joe had Alzheimers. RIPGreat post Lindsay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek65 1 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 RIP Joe, you will always be a legend at Fir Park Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,958 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Remember Joe well as a stalwart with Motherwell but was unaware of his KP background. Sorry to hear of his untimely passing.RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechwood bear 559 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 R.I.PP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechwood bear 559 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,251 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 The word Stalwart was invented for this guy. Solid, dependable and made a cracking tackle it has to be said.RIP Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Senile Dementia or Alzheimer's are cunts of diseases which imho are sometimes worse for families than cancer or other life limiting conditions. Losing a loved one is bad enough but watching the person you know disappear first is unspeakably cruel.RIP Joe. Correct Beast and sadly doctors in the UK sometimes misdiagnose B-12 deficiency as dementia allowing both patient and family to suffer unduly when in fact all that is needed is a shot of B-12 once per month.RIP Joe was he related to John Wark??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,084 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Correct Beast and sadly doctors in the UK sometimes misdiagnose B-12 deficiency as dementia allowing both patient and family to suffer unduly when in fact all that is needed is a shot of B-12 once per month.RIP Joe was he related to John Wark???I think he was his uncle.RIP Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,241 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Senile Dementia or Alzheimer's are cunts of diseases which imho are sometimes worse for families than cancer or other life limiting conditions. Losing a loved one is bad enough but watching the person you know disappear first is unspeakably cruel.RIP Joe. It's devastating mate, it's robs you of your loved one while they're still alive, everything you know and love about them changes, you're left with memories of how they were years before they die Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Sad news. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,360 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Was he any relation to John Wark ? I actually know John's nephew. John is a massive, massive bluenose himself. RIP Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyabb bear 63 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotstopper 765 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 A true professional - R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,090 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 So sorry to hear that. I was in the Cubs , back in 71 and he refereed a game between us and Harmony Row in front of Ibrox where we got beat 10-1 , funny the things you remember . It was a big thing for us back then , being about 10 or so , that he was the ref and a real footballer , that took the time out to do that. RIP Joe Wark . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck the bear 106 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,387 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I remember my cousins always loved Joe as a player. Hard as nails. R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Remember my dad telling me how good a player he was, hardy bugger too. I always think of him in escape to victory with moore, pele etc.Sad news, rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyren 601 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Remember my dad telling me how good a player he was, hardy bugger too. I always think of him in escape to victory with moore, pele etc.Sad news, rest in peace.Naw , just naw Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Naw , just nawAm I on the wrong wark Johnny?I'm only young, easy mistake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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