League of Ireland Condolences Thread

**oriel** · 25/09/2024, 9:30 PM

Guys, he's not dead but its really not looking good.

Such a colourful character, I knew (know) him to talk to, always stopped for a chat, so sorry to hear of his current challenges.

Told me once during the SK era in a really excited voice ' I just knew this time would come'...............really hope you enjoyed it Maxi, we all did.

**ger121** · 26/09/2024, 12:11 PM

Oh ****! I wish I had not posted that but glad to hear he is still alive.

**joey B** · 27/09/2024, 9:45 PM

Maxi confirmed to have passed away this evening RIP

**Longfordian** · 27/09/2024, 9:53 PM

RIP Maxi. Never met the chap and obviously he went too far that one time but you couldn't say he didn't love Dundalk FC.

**oriel** · 27/09/2024, 10:35 PM

Very sad to hear about Maxi, he led a colourful life, the Shed lads had a nice tribute banner and candles and scarfs outside the ground. I think he was 50, no age really.

RIP

**Neish** · 28/09/2024, 9:43 AM

rip. Maxi a LOI legend

**Nesta99** · 28/09/2024, 11:59 AM

There are no shortage Maxi yarns, my fvourite was the week before the 2002 cup final and The Mirror had a double page spread on Dundalk FC's 'Head of Security'. He certainly policed the players tunnel over the years in a security bib or without, but that brazenness gave me a good laugh. I have no idea if it was pure mischief, partly believed, or just a good old fashioned Irish spnning a yarn but it was fun regardless! I also dont know how he made ends meet as a Taxi driver in the town, Im sure Im not the only one who spent an age in his taxi, outside home, taling about Dundalk FC and then the arguement when he refused to take payment for the taxi fare. For any of his faults or past beef with the FAI he was a very likeable chap and will be remembered far longer and wider than the vast majority of us LoI fans!! RIP Maxi.

**Buckett** · 28/09/2024, 12:12 PM

Very sad news, condolences to all the Dundalk supporters and of course to his family and friends. I'm sure there'll be a minutes applause in Terryland on Friday night.

**ToberonaTornado** · 29/09/2024, 1:26 AM

That's so funny and will have elaborate again but if Maxi knew you were a Dundalk fan and he got you in the taxi then that was you and him chatting for at LEAST half an hour lol.

Loved Dundalk, the Town/city whatever you want but he really loved the club and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. RIP max

**oriel** · 29/09/2024, 4:43 PM

https://www.facebook.com/thisisiradi...UryAGhNZgDQpmT

**oriel** · 29/09/2024, 4:48 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

There are no shortage Maxi yarns, my fvourite was the week before the 2002 cup final and The Mirror had a double page spread on Dundalk FC's 'Head of Security'. He certainly policed the players tunnel over the years in a security bib or without, but that brazenness gave me a good laugh. I have no idea if it was pure mischief, partly believed, or just a good old fashioned Irish spnning a yarn but it was fun regardless! I also dont know how he made ends meet as a Taxi driver in the town, Im sure Im not the only one who spent an age in his taxi, outside home, taling about Dundalk FC and then the arguement when he refused to take payment for the taxi fare. For any of his faults or past beef with the FAI he was a very likeable chap and will be remembered far longer and wider than the vast majority of us LoI fans!! RIP Maxi.

One great story about Maxi, from his usual spot beside the tunnel in oriel park, FAI Cup Semi final v Rovers in 2002, he was working as security and tapped Martin Murray (manager) on the shoulders, Murray thought it was an incident behind him, just about turned around, then you can see Maxi with his hands pointing left and right, he was pointing some tactic on the pitch out to Murray (this was during the game), Murray took 2 seconds, realised a fan was giving him 'advise' and pushed him away...............................probably told this before but always worth another spin.

**2 Year Contract** · 29/09/2024, 7:00 PM

Brilliant story Oriel! I love reading ones like that. Maxi seemed a brilliant character, may he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers with his family, friends and all posters on here that knew him

**Nesta99** · 29/09/2024, 7:03 PM

He must have been on Murray's shoulder all night as Im pretty sure it was that night when Murray was interviewd by RTE post match (got hit by a coin?) Maxi was right behind in shot the whole time.

**Mr A** · 30/09/2024, 9:47 AM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

He must have been on Murray's shoulder all night as Im pretty sure it was that night when Murray was interviewd by RTE post match (got hit by a coin?) Maxi was right behind in shot the whole time.

Probably looking for his coin back.

I joke I joke.

Serious character, RIP Maxi

**Martinho II** · 30/09/2024, 4:00 PM

Looking at that video Max seems like a real character! Is this the same bloke who went to FAI HQ & threatened to set himself alight or am I wrong?

**Mr A** · 30/09/2024, 4:06 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

Looking at that video Max seems like a real character! Is this the same bloke who went to FAI HQ & threatened to set himself alight or am I wrong?

That's Maxi yeah

**oriel** · 02/10/2024, 7:23 PM

Plus it was plan b, he drove up the night before and had a ladder, the plan was to scale the building and enter through the top.

The ladder wasn't big enough so he parked up for the night, and plan b entered through the front door !

If first you don't succeed...............................

John Gill had to talk him out, Maxi also demanded Delaney come back from his xmas lunch, that was some stunt.

RIP Maxi

**Nesta99** · 02/10/2024, 9:12 PM

It was also water in the canister with a tiny drop of petrol, but of course petrol floats at the top so when he poured the micture over himself he was nearly blined by the thimble full of petrol.

**Glen Of Aherlow** · 03/10/2024, 2:40 PM

Just saw a video from Oriel Park . The club and the fans and the people of Dundalk in general deserve great credit for the send off they're giving him.

It's obvious from watching it just how much he was loved

**Martinho II** · 03/10/2024, 3:42 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Plus it was plan b, he drove up the night before and had a ladder, the plan was to scale the building and enter through the top.

The ladder wasn't big enough so he parked up for the night, and plan b entered through the front door !

If first you don't succeed...............................

John Gill had to talk him out, Maxi also demanded Delaney come back from his xmas lunch, that was some stunt.

RIP Maxi

That was in old FAI Cup HQ wasnt it Oriel?