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Cliftonville say they’re “devastated” by the sudden loss of life of defender Michael Newberry.
The 27-year-old’s passing was introduced this morning by the Northern Irish membership in a social media put up.
Cliftonville FC are devastated to be taught of the sudden loss of life of Michael Newberry.
Our condolences are prolonged to Michael’s household and associates, in addition to the various team-mates he performed with throughout his profession, and followers who shall be shaken and saddened by this heartbreaking information. pic.twitter.com/HObO4q1Csu
— Cliftonville FC (@cliftonvillefc) December 30, 2024
It learn: “Cliftonville FC are devastated to be taught of the sudden loss of life of Michael Newberry.
“Our condolences are prolonged to Michael’s household and associates, in addition to the various team-mates he performed with throughout his profession, and followers who shall be shaken and saddened by this heartbreaking information.”
Newcastle-born Newberry began out together with his hometown membership earlier than becoming a member of Icelandic aspect Vikingur Olafsvik after which making an attempt his luck in Northern Eire with Linfield.
He received two Premiership titles earlier than shifting throughout Belfast to affix Cliftonville in the summertime. Newberry performed within the Boxing Day sport in opposition to Crusaders.
His former membership Linfield additionally paid tribute with a put up on X that learn: “Linfield FC is devastated to be taught of the sudden passing of our former participant, Michael Newberry.
“Linfield has agreed with NIFL that tonight’s Premiership sport in opposition to Larne needs to be postponed.
“The ideas and prayers of everybody on the membership are with Michael’s household and associates at this very unhappy time.”
Linfield FC is devastated to be taught of the sudden passing of our former participant, Michael Newberry.
Linfield has agreed with NIFL that tonight’s Premiership sport in opposition to Larne needs to be postponed.
The ideas and prayers of everybody on the membership are with Michael’s household and… pic.twitter.com/yl7Jcs213r
— Linfield FC (@OfficialBlues) December 30, 2024
Linfield chairman Roy McGivern added: “Surprised to listen to the information of Michael’s sudden passing.
“He was such a stunning, pleasant man and a extremely widespread member of our squad throughout his time at Linfield. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household and associates at this very unhappy time.”
