famously sent up long-serving club physio Ken Fish in his place to collect his winner's medal, a gesture seen as typifying his modesty and generosity. In November 1986 Oxford briefly occupied eighth place in the First Division — their highest standing to date — but they finished 18th in the final table and Evans resigned in March 1988 just before Oxford's relegation. He continued at the club in various capacities, including a brief stint as caretaker manager in 1993 and elevation to the board of directors in 1998, before rejoining Reading as Chief Scout in November 1999. Personal life He died of a heart attack on 18 August 2000 at the age of 63. A plaque was placed in the wall of the Madejski Stadium by Reading F.C. in his memory, reading "Maurice Evans, 1936–2000. Player, Manager, Gentleman". A lounge at Oxford's Kassam Stadium is also named in his honour. Honours Managerial Reading Fourth Division: 1979 Oxford United Milk Cup: 1986 References Obituary, The Association of Football Statisticians 1936 births 2000 deaths English footballers English football managers Reading F.C. players Andover F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. managers Reading F.C. managers Oxford United F.C. managers People from Didcot Association football midfielders