The Irish League observed a minute of silence and postponed matches in honor of Michael Newberry, a Cliftonville defender who died suddenly at age 27. Newberry was a popular figure in Northern Ireland football, having also played for Linfield and Newcastle United.
The Irish League fell silent on Monday night as it paid tribute to Michael Newberry who has died at the age of 27. The Cliftonville defender - who previously played for Linfield - was a hugely popular figure in Northern Ireland football. His death has sent shockwaves throughout the Irish League and surrounding communities, with tributes pouring in from clubs including Newcastle United where he started his career.
Cliftonville and Linfield's scheduled games on Monday night were postponed as a mark of respect, while eight other fixtures across the top two flights of the NI Football League went ahead. A number of tributes were held, with clubs observing a minute's silence before kick-off. The NI Football League said earlier in the day: 'The NI Football League are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Cliftonville player Michael Newberry. '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 spending 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 seaso
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