Former Newcastle United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Willie McFaul has passed away aged 82.
McFaul joined Newcastle from Irish League side Linfield in 1966 and he made 386 appearances before he retired in 1975.
In the era of the great Pat Jennings – widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time – McFaul would only win six caps for Northern Ireland.
McFaul joined Newcastle’s coaching staff after he hung up his gloves and would become manager in 1985 when Jack Charlton left his role.
He spent three years in the dugout at St James Park and went on to manage at Coleraine, his hometown club.
McFaul had a brief stint in charge of Guam’s national team in 2003, and later worked with the Irish FA and as a scout at Norwich City.
“All of us at Newcastle United extend our sincere condolences to Willie’s loved ones,” the Magpies posted on social media.
The Irish FA said it sends “sincere condolences to Willie’s family circle at this sad time”.
