Newcastle United official announcement – Willie McFaul has passed away | OneFootball

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·4 October 2025

Newcastle United official announcement – Willie McFaul has passed away

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Very sad news on Saturday, Willie McFaul has passed away.

Newcastle United releasing an official announcement (see below) on Saturday night.


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Willie McFaul was one of the stars of the Fairs Cup triumph in 1969.

Then later became the Newcastle United manager in the 1980s.

The club say that they will tribute to the former NUFC goalkeeper on Sunday, with the Newcastle United players set to wear black armbands during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

Here at The Mag we pass on our condolences to Willie’s friends and family.

Newcastle United official announcement – 4 October 2025:

‘We are deeply saddened by the news that our former player and manager Willie McFaul has passed away aged 82.

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