The Irish league has been rocked following the news of the sudden passing of footballer Michael Newberry, aged 27. His club Cliftonville FC say they have been left 'devastated' at learning of his sudden passing.
The Reds announced the sad news on Monday afternoon on their social media platforms.
In a brief statement the club said: "Our condolences are extended to Michael's family and friends, as well as the many team-mates he played with during his career, and fans who will be shaken and saddened by this heartbreaking news."
Newberry only made the switch to Solitude in the summer after three years at Linfield.
The Blues also paid tribute to their former player saying: "Linfield FC is devastated to learn of the sudden passing of our former player, Michael Newberry. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michael’s family and friends at this very sad time."
As a result of the news both Cliftonville's game at home to Dungannon Swifts and Linfield's home game against Larne, which were scheduled to be played this evening, have both been postponed.
The NI Football League confirmed the news as they paid their own tribute to the Cliftonville defender.
"The NI Football League are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Cliftonville player Michael Newberry," a statement read.
"Everyone connected with the NI Football League pass on our heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family, friends and everyone connected with Cliftonville Football Club at this sad time.
"As a mark of respect, Cliftonville’s match against Dungannon Swifts in the Sports Direct Premiership tonight (Monday) has been postponed.
"In addition, following a request from Linfield, and due to Michael’s time at Windsor Park and his close association with the Linfield players and staff – their match against Larne this evening has also been postponed."
Newberry started his career with hometown club Newcastle United before he spent two years in Iceland with Vikingur Olafsvik. A move to the Irish League followed as he joined Linfield making 54 appearances for the club before he moved across Belfast to sign for Cliftonville at the end of last season.
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There’s never a good time to pass but to do so on your birthday is absolutely tragic.
Absolutely tragic. Has there been a cause of death?
I think MRIs and CT scans should become a normal aspect of life. I am in a fortunate position of having access to both, and for now, there are no tumors or anything concerning. However, I definitely believe that any contact sports, like football and rugby, should require these kinds of scans as a standard practice, similar to an Army Physical Fitness Test (PFT), before players sign up for clubs or teams.
Prob every six month for professionals my dad was professional rubgy player and the likes of Alzheimer’s is more common in contact sports.
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