John Traynor

[redrobo]

Just got a phone call to let me know that life long follower of our club John Trainor has died suddenly.

I'm sure all will be saddened by the news and our thoughts will be with his family at this terrible news.

RIP John

[outsider]

RIP John.

[BerlinWaller]

Sad news. He passed me last week on his way to the ground shouting "come on Morecambe" as he went. He must have the record for the oldest Mascot ever! RIP John, thoughts with his family and friends.

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

Sad news. He passed me last week on his way to the ground shouting "come on Morecambe" as he went. He must have the record for the oldest Mascot ever! RIP John, thoughts with his family and friends.

Very sad news to lose a life long fan like him. I also saw him driving behind the home end last Saturday,still shouting out of his car window. Appeared full of beans and excited about the start of a new season.

RIP.

[Brian S]

Never failed to spot me from his taxi, always a smile and a wave. Very sad news.

RIP.

[Keith]

Sad news. Condolences to his family.

[marky No.1]

Very sad news, agree with all the above, will miss the shouts of of the window, the referees will have a much easier ride

[Redalert1970]

Very sad news

RIP John

Very loyal supporter who will be sadly missed by the Morecambe Fc family

[Westgate Wanderer]

Very sad news, another great character around the club gone. Loved the sight of his taxi with the shrimps badges emblazoned on it. Condolences to his family

[Andy D]

What a shame, The Guy with Morecambe FC etc in his Taxi windows.

[Posh]

That’s shocking news.

John was such a lovely bloke. As I’d walk around Lancaster a little honk of the horn and I’d turn round and a smiling face out of the window, “Hiya Posh!”. Must have happened 100 times over the last decade. If he was beaten jobs he’d pull over for a chat about football. That great big smile will be hugely missed.

Worth also mentioning that his taxi service specialised in looking after the elderly and the disabled who loved him for the fantastic service he gave. There’ll be a lot of people across Lancaster who’ll be grieving today.

If anyone could pass on funeral details, it would be much appreciated.

[Mark S]

John Traynor was the epitome of a football fan. He was ever present, vocal and passionate about his beloved club.
John used to sit three seats down from me at Christie before we had the plastic PA box and we would chat every week.
He would seek me out to shake hands before every match at The Globe and would be the only one who would cheer every name loudly when I read the teams out at 2.40pm. I will miss him at every home match after knowing and respecting him for over 28 years. We have lost a good one and he will leave a hole in the PMG.
A very sad loss. My thoughts to his daughter Lynne and his family. I too would appreciate any funeral details.

[SimplyRed MFC]

Such very sad news. As Posh says above you couldnt walk past the taxi rank at Lancaster Bus Station without John calling you over for a good chat

Great character and a former Morecambe player as a teenager I believe. RIP John, a smashing guyand Ill miss you

[Born again Bill]

Used to chuckle every home game at John shouting the away manager to " GET IN YOUR BOX" .

RIP John , I'm sure you will be watching the games from above .

[asda shrimp]

Just seen this sad news,did not know john that well but always had a smile and always said hi when dropping off customers at asda,really nice bloke.rest in peace john.

[Castaway]

RIP John. Thoughts and condolences to his family.

[Wild Bill]

Sad news. Hope someone can take on the MFC taxi.

[jbc.shrimp]

Asking because I don't think I knew the chap. Was he the one with the black cab with the logo on the doors. R.I.P John.

[Keith]

This is John.

[boycott]

What sad news. A great supporter and he could also keep wicket in his younger days. He will be sadly missed in the area.

[sandgrown]

very sad news indeed, another lifetime stalwart and a big loss to the club

RIP John

[cragbankshrimp]

A true gent who will be sadly missed. RIP John

[captain sparkle]

Sad news indeed, the taxi ranks of Lancaster & Morecambe will be a poorer place.
As has been said, always gave a wave & a smile, whether I was in my taxi or just walking along, a true gent.
R.I.P. John.

[Crazeenick]

Used to sit near him at Christie Park. And then after the move to The Globe, my son and I sat in the same row as John in PMG C2, just a seat along from him. A loyal, passionate and lifelong Shrimps fan. A real character, and a nice man.

We will certainly miss his shouts at the match, although the Ref and Linesmen will have an easier life now!

RIP John - you will be missed!

[Rod Taylor]

A fitting send off for long standing Shrimps supporter, John Traynor, today. A lovely service with many friends in football shirts at the Crematorium, an insight into John's life and his passion for his family, football and serving the local community as the longest serving taxi driver locally. Then back to the Globe Arena where many stories were recalled over many years. RIP John.