Tommy Cassidy: Former NI and Newcastle United midfielder dies aged 73

Former Newcastle United midfielder Tommy Cassidy, a member of Northern Ireland's 1982 World Cup squad, dies aged 73.

The Belfast native won 24 international caps and was part of the Northern Ireland squad at the 1982 World Cup, featuring in the famous 1-0 win over hosts Spain in Valencia.

After beginning his playing career with Irish League club Glentoran, Cassidy played 239 times for Newcastle between 1970 and 1980, helping them reach the finals of the FA Cup in 1974 and the League Cup two years later.

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