Obituary: Maurice Watkins, solicitor and sports executive who played a key role in Manchester United’s resurgence
Obituary: Maurice Watkins, solicitor and sports executive who played a key role in Manchester United’s resurgence
Maurice Watkins, who has died aged 79, was a solicitor and sports executive who was probably best known for his long association with Manchester United; a club director for 28 years, he oversaw dozens of transfers and acted in a legal capacity for several of the club’s players, including Eric Cantona during his “kung fu” trial of 1995.
Maurice Watkins, who has died aged 79, was a solicitor and sports executive who was probably best known for his long association with Manchester United; a club director for 28 years, he oversaw dozens of transfers and acted in a legal capacity for several of the club’s players, including Eric Cantona during his “kung fu” trial of 1995.