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29th Dec 2015

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has passed away aged 47

Paddy McKenna

Very sad news this afternoon.

The former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has passed away, aged 47.

The Czech Republic international suffered a cardiac arrest whilst out running ten days ago and has been in an induced coma since.

The fans’ favourite had been working as a goalkeeping coach for Sparta Prague.

RIP Pavel.