We can confirm that Dave Moore is to step down from his long-standing role as Men’s First Team Physio at the end of the 2024-25 season.
The 65-year-old has enjoyed a 48-year association with the Mariners but the proud Grimbarian, who has represented his hometown Club as a player, coach and, more recently, physio, has decided that he’ll be calling time on his long career in the game in May.
“It’s probably been coming for two or three years,” Moore said about his decision to retire at the end of this campaign.
“I’ve had an unbelievable run, but I think there’s a time to step away and now’s the time – plus there are a few other things I’d like to do.”
The former Wintringham School pupil signed for Town as a teenager back in 1976 and went on to make 165 appearances for the Club and was part of the team which won back-to-back promotions in 1978-79 and 1979-80.
After spells playing for Carlisle United and Blackpool, Moore returned to Blundell Park to be youth team coach in 1986, ahead of joining Scunthorpe United where he had a spell as manager in the mid-90s.
He later gained a degree in physiotherapy and rejoined the Mariners in 2004 to become the Club’s physio – a role he’s held for over 20 years.
“What’s the expression? Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life? People pay to do what I have done for 20 years,” Moore said.
“I have had some brilliant memories – the Wembley trips and especially the one in 2016 – and I’ve worked with hundreds of great people.
“I was watching the Mariners long before I joined as a player. I remember walking down Cleethorpes Road along with 20,000 people to go and watch us under McMenemy in the early 70s, so I’ll definitely be back again as a fan.”
Speaking of Dave Moore’s decision to retire, Chief Executive Polly Bancroft said, “Everyone will be very sad when Dave steps down at the end of the season. He’s been with us for decades and it’s difficult to measure the impact he’s had on the Club during that time – first as a player, later a youth coach, but more recently as a physio.
“He’s a genuine Club legend, a brilliant guy and I certainly hope we’ll continue to see him at Blundell Park long after the end of this season. We hope you have a happy retirement, Mooro. You’ve definitely earned it!”
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