TwoMinuteWarning Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Just heard that Maurie Mattingley passed away recently. Sorry, no details of where or when. He had apparently had a stroke a few weeks ago. Seem to remember that Maurie was based in the Southampton area during his career. Rode for south coast teams such as Plymouth in the Provincial League days of the early 60's. Then had several seasons riding for Glasgow at White City around 1964-67, flying up from Southampton for home meetings. Also famous, of course, for the Mattingley frames, about which others will know more, I am sure. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Just heard that Maurie Mattingley passed away recently. R.I.P <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I also received this very sad news yesterday I understand Maury passed away on Thursday in Southampton Hospital. He was indeed an excellent Rider and an outstanding Engineer. He was a true 'Gentleman' in every possible sense of the word, and a lifelong family friend who I shall miss very much. Deepest Sympathies to Rosita, Tony and Marie. God Bless Maury, # Name Removed #. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thats really sad news .... RIP Maury A genuinely good man, I've got good memories of his time at Brandon. Real team man and a classy rider, not forgetting the fabulous frames that he made. My thoughts are with his family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star ghost Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Sorry to hear the news. Always a 100% trier. Condolences to family and friends Seeme like only yesterday we were posting on here about old timers and his name came up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I heard this sad news on Friday. Crouch uses the term ''Gentleman'' In Maury's case,that is the perfect way to describe him.A true gentleman.A smashing guy. The neareast I ever heard him come to swearing was the word ''crumbs''. Will be sadly missed on the Poole terraces,where he has been a regular visitor,along with Rosita. Condolences to his family. R.I.P Maury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 The neareast I ever heard him come to swearing was the word ''crumbs''. Will be sadly missed on the Poole terraces,where he has been a regular visitor,along with Rosita. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And you might have got the occasional 'thundering thing' if he got really cross. As you quite rightly say, he will be missed at Poole, in his Blazer and Tie. I'm sure every one that knew him will have nothing but lovely memories of Maury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Saint Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 (edited) I saw Maurie ride at Southampton in a team of gentlemen. His passing is a sad reminder of how long ago it was when speedway had places for such riders and of the fun in the sport that has now gone. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends. Edited November 10, 2007 by Old Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 This is a dam shame-recall Maurie as Glasgow captain in 1964 and concur with all the comments above.R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KN1 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 RIP and condolences to the family, as said a true gent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 So sorry to hear this news. I made regular trips to the White City Glasgow on a Friday night and well remember Maurie Mattingley. He was one of the long distance travellers Glasgow had at the time. He was great asset to Glasgow and, of course, made frequent visits to Old Meadowbank too. This news brought back so many happy memories of the sixties when speedway seemed to be so much less regimented with crazy rules and, somehow, so much more enjoyable than it is today. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Ditto your comments re sixties speedway Merlin-besides Maurie, I think Chris Julian was another long distance Glaswegian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw Posted December 11 Report Share Posted December 11 i once owned a mattingley 5 stud jap. which i bought for 100pounds. in 1973 . my dad and i got it going .it was not in good shape. but cutting a long story short. and learning alot. i rode it regularly at barry and ivors iwade speedway training track. i often wonder if other people filmed super 8 there in those days. i have a very grainy video. not sure anyone would want to see. ? martin wagstaff. now 70 damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw Posted December 11 Report Share Posted December 11 thank you maurie . wish i'd have known you. martinw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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