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Ballgazer
November 5, 2020, 12:29pm
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Those who wish to donate can do so here. Set up by the Tees family

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Those who wish to donate can do so here. Set up by the Tees family

https://www.justgiving.com/fun.....ticDonateButtonClick


Done. Come on all, let’s really show how the GTFC family care. #UTM
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I am sad but relieved that Matt has passed away - please don't take that the wrong way but it is a horrible condition that robs a person of their dignity.

I first saw him in his first spell when I was dragged as a 5 year old to Blundell Park by my dad. He formed a partnership with Rod Green which was extremely productive. Matt couldn't kick a ball for toffee but he was one of the finest headers in professional football at the time. Then, of course, he came back and his performances under Lawrie McMenemy were legendary.

Many years later I met him at a Trust event and he was exactly what I had been told to expect...warm, humble and good company.

RIP Matt...and thank you for the wonderful memories.
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I am sad but relieved that Matt has passed away - please don't take that the wrong way but it is a horrible condition that robs a person of their dignity.

I first saw him in his first spell when I was dragged as a 5 year old to Blundell Park by my dad. He formed a partnership with Rod Green which was extremely productive. Matt couldn't kick a ball for toffee but he was one of the finest headers in professional football at the time. Then, of course, he came back and his performances under Lawrie McMenemy were legendary.

Many years later I met him at a Trust event and he was exactly what I had been told to expect...warm, humble and good company.

RIP Matt...and thank you for the wonderful memories.


I honk you’re spot on with that first comment Dave. My mother had dementia and when she passed away earlier this year it was a relief to be honest. It was like the body died years after the person. We’d already lost mum by then.


Through the door there came familiar laughter,
I saw your face and heard you call my name.
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser,
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same.
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My first Town hero and still the greatest.

He must have had wings in his boots as he seemed able to fly,

RIP the Great Matt Tees.
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I honk you’re spot on with that first comment Dave. My mother had dementia and when she passed away earlier this year it was a relief to be honest. It was like the body died years after the person. We’d already lost mum by then.


Likewise I lost my father many years ago and it was very hard for my mother and myself to see him decline in such a way. The only consolation , if you can call it such , is that those suffering are completely oblivious of exactly what is happening.


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Agree with all of this. One of my earliest heroes whose heading ability was almost supernatural.

And remarkably he looked nothing like a professional footballer! Love this extract from McMenemy's book:

"I took a deep breath and entered the dressing room. I thought a sea mist had swept in. It wasn't unusual on the coast but in this case I looked toward the corner of the dressing room and saw one of my new players smoking a pipe. It turned out the player was Matt Tees. He was a Scot, a scrawny, skinny sort, a pipe-smoker who looked like a puff of wind would blow him over."

I know the word legend gets overused these days, but this man will forever be in our hearts - and deservedly so.
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This is on the notices page of the GET

Due to the current Covid situation a private family Requiem Mass will take place at Corpus Christi Church Cleethorpes on Wednesday 11th November 2020 at 10.00am.

Any chance a few of you could line the route if you are not at work ?


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My condolences to Matts family. His actions on the pitch kindled my love for the game and not least - Grimsby Town.  RIP Matt


Blundell Park - The Home of Grimsby Town Football Club (still)  
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November 6, 2020, 10:36pm

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Those who didnt see Sir Matt in Town colours... what an
absolute legend you missed....

RIP Matt , King of Blundell Park....

Condolences to family and friends


All my pictures , Seem to fade to black and white.... (Reg Dwight)
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