"Rumours circulated on social media earlier today that legendary defensive midfielder, Remi Moses, had passed away. Moses lives in Zakynthos and reports in the Greek media this morning claimed that his wife had confirmed to the club he had moved there to manage, Doxa Pigadakion, that he had died. As an outpouring of commemorative messages filled social media it was later rumoured that no such thing had happened, with people reaching out to his family members."
"The club this afternoon have confirmed that all is well. Remi's family have confirmed to us that the rumours of his passing are entirely false. They are baffled about their origins, and report him to be healthy and in good spirits. Moses was born in Miles Platting and grew up supporting the club. In September 1981 he moved from West Bromwich Albion to United for £500,000 just a few weeks before club legend Bryan Robson arrived."
"A month later he scored his first goal for the club, becoming the first black player ever to score for the United. From early on, his strength was in his engine and his willingness to fight, to break up play and give the team a backbone. Despite being only 5′ 6″, he played with the heart of a warrior and was just the kind of bloke you'd want leading the midfield fight at Old Trafford."
False rumours circulated claiming Remi Moses had died while living in Zakynthos; Greek reports said his wife had allegedly informed Doxa Pigadakion. An outpouring of commemorative messages followed, but family and the club confirmed he is alive, healthy and in good spirits. He was born in Miles Platting and supported the club from youth. In September 1981 he moved from West Bromwich Albion to United for £500,000, shortly before Bryan Robson arrived. He became the first black player to score for United. He was a combative defensive midfielder known for stamina, tackling and providing midfield backbone despite his 5′6″ height. He retired in 1988 after repeated injuries.
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