The father of Cliftonville player Michael Newberry has described him as his “pride and joy” following his sudden death at just 27. Mr Newberry, also Michael, wrote on social media: “Devastated to learn that my beautiful son Michael Newberry has tragically passed away today on his 27th birthday.

Michael Newberry's club Cliftonville confirmed the shock news by saying they were "devastated" by his sudden passing as they extended their condolences to the player's family

Former Newcastle defender Michael Newberry has tragically passed away at the age of 27, his current team Cliftonville have confirmed. The unexpected death of Newberry, who joined the Belfast outfit in the summer, has sent shockwaves through the country's football leagues.

Cliftonville defender Michael Newberry dies suddenly at age of 27 - The Northern Ireland youth international began his career at Newcastle

The Newcastle United youth graduate Michael Newberry has died suddenly at the age of 27 announced Cliftonville.

Cliftonville defender Michael Newberry has died, the Irish Premiership club have announced. The death of Northern Ireland youth international Newberry, who began his career at Newcastle, was announced on his 27th birthday. “Cliftonville Football Club are devastated to learn of the sudden death of Michael Newberry,” read a club statement.

Newcastle United youth graduate Michael Newberry has died suddenly at the age of 27. His club, Cliftonville released a statement expressing their devastation.

IRISH LEAGUE CLUB Cliftonville have been left devastated by the sudden death of their player, Michael Newberry. Originally from Newcastle where he played for the club’s academy team before playing for Víkingur Ólafsvík in Iceland,