Tributes paid after death of former Workington Reds manager

Tributes paid after death of former Workington Reds manager

Tributes have been paid following the death of the former Workington Reds manager John McNamee at 83.

John McNamee dead aged 83 as tributes paid to defender 'feared by Alex Ferguson'

McNamee became a cult hero on Tyneside for his no-nonsense defensive style, and played a key part in the club winning the Fairs Cup

Ex-Celtic ace John McNamee, signed for Hibs by Jock Stein, dies as tributes paid

FOOTBALL is mourning the loss of former Celtic, Hibs and Newcastle United star John McNamee this afternoon. The central defender, who has died aged 83 following a lengthy battle with dementia, began his career with the Hoops, before being persuaded to move East by Jock Stein. AlamyMcMamee (far right) celebrates with Bobby Moncur and Willie McFaul at St James’ Park[/caption] GettyMcNamee keeps guard as Newcastle United goalkeeper Willie McFaul ju…

Newcastle hero John McNamee dies aged 83 as tributes paid to 'a giant of a man'

The defender was part of the 1969 Fairs Cup winning side and earned plenty of plaudits in a colourful career

Former Hibs defender John McNamee dies aged 83

Former Hibs defender ‘Big Bad’ John McNamee was died aged 83.  The not so gentle giant who was a huge favourite amongst the Hibs fans was born in Coatbridge, Scotland, on 11th June 1941.   He joined Celtic as a teenager from Bellshill Athletic and played in the 1963 Scottish Cup final defeat to Rangers.   In […] The post Former Hibs defender John McNamee dies aged 83 appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.