Footballer, 27, dies suddenly as ‘heartfelt condolences’ paid & club left ‘shaken’ with match postponed out of respect

CLIFTONVILLE FC has been left “shaken and saddened” following the sudden death of Michael Newberry at the age of 27.

Newberry signed for the Northern Ireland football club last summer having previously come through the academy at Newcastle United.

Cliftonville FC player Michael Newberry has suddenly died Newberry’s last game for Cliftonville was on Boxing Day Linfield’s Michael Newberry scores against Larne in 2022Pacemaker Press

He had made 19 NIFL Premiership appearances at the Solitude since his move...