FORMER FULHAM GOALKEEPER JOHN VAUGHAN DIES AT 62
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Former Fulham goalkeeper John Vaughan has died at the age of 62, prompting tributes from clubs he represented during his playing and coaching career.
Fulham confirmed his death in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday, expressing sadness over his passing and extending condolences to his family, friends and former teammates.
Vaughan spent two seasons at Craven Cottage between 1986 and 1988, making 44 league appearances for the club after joining from West Ham United.
According to Fulham, he became a regular in the team before losing his place following the arrival of Jim Stannard.
During his spell at the club, Vaughan was named Fulham’s Supporters’ Player of the Year. He was also in goal when the club suffered a 10-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Littlewoods Cup.
After leaving Fulham in 1988, Vaughan joined Cambridge United, where he enjoyed the most successful period of his playing career.
He subsequently represented Charlton Athletic, Preston North End and Lincoln City before retiring from professional football.
Vaughan later transitioned into coaching, working as a goalkeeping coach at several clubs, including York City, Macclesfield Town, Grimsby Town, Huddersfield Town, Birmingham City, Barnsley and Bradford City.
At the time of his death, he was working as an academy coach at Sheffield United, continuing his involvement in football development.
Cambridge United also paid tribute to the former goalkeeper, acknowledging his contribution to the club during a memorable period in its history.
Vaughan’s death has drawn tributes from the football clubs where he played and worked, reflecting his lengthy involvement in the game both as a goalkeeper and a coach.
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