It wasn’t just his jerseys that were colourful.
Pavel Srnicek was a hugely popular character during his years in the English Premier League with Newcastle United. The big Czech goalkeeper passed away this afternoon after a short illness.
It’s indicative of just how loved he was by the wide range of tributes that have already flowed in from every corner of football.
RIP Pavel Srnicek. Really devastating news
— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) December 29, 2015
It is with incredible sadness that I've have learned that Pavel Srnicek has died. A gentleman and a great sportsman. RIP my friend
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) December 29, 2015
So very, very sad to lose my friend and former teammate @PavelSrnicekUK My thoughts are with his family at this awful time. #NUFC #RIPPavel
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 29, 2015
So sad to hear about Pavel Srnicek. Proud to have known him and play with him. Absolute gentleman. #RIPPAV
— Keith Gillespie (@KeithGillespie7) December 29, 2015
Absolutely devastated to hear that Pavel Srnicek passed away today…so sad to lose my friend and former team mate #RIPPAV
— Patrik Berger (@patrikberger73) December 29, 2015
Pavel Srnicek so sad RIP
— Peter Reid 💙 (@reid6peter) December 29, 2015
47 is no age! Thoughts are with his family, very sad news for the football community! RIP #PavelSrnicek
— Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) December 29, 2015
Very sad to hear about the death of Pavel Srnicek. Just 47 years old. RIP.
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) December 29, 2015
Desperately sad to see Pavel Srnicek has died – age just 47. It shows how fragile life is. Awful. RIP Pav.
— Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) December 29, 2015
Desperate news about Pavel Srnicek. Good keeper and a really likeable, humble person. Thoughts with his family and his many friends. RIP.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 29, 2015
RIP Pavel Srnicek – Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time #swfc pic.twitter.com/gDoG056xuM
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) December 29, 2015
The thoughts of everyone at #SAFC are with family + friends of former @NUFC keeper Pavel Srnicek, who has sadly passed away aged just 47.
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) December 29, 2015
Awful news about Pavel Srnicek. Many a happy day watching him between the St James' Park posts. You'll always be a Geordie, Pav.
— mark smith (@markismith50) December 29, 2015
Loved by many, respected by all. Rest In Peace, Pavel Srnicek. #PavelIsAGeordie pic.twitter.com/UpCRbDX8nQ
— Captured NUFC (@CapturedNUFC) December 29, 2015
Struggling to fathom the death of Pavel Srnicek. Persevered superbly after joining #nufc @ low ebb & struggling at first. Fine, fine man.
— Neil Farrington (@Neilfarrington) December 29, 2015
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