Newcastle United official tribute to Joe Kinnear


 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday night saw Newcastle United pay tribute to Joe Kinnear.

The club’s former Director of Football and Manager having passed away.

The last decade had seen Joe Kinnear facing very difficult circumstances as he suffered from vascular dementia.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends after their sad loss.

Newcastle United official announcement – Paying tribute to Joe Kinnear – 7 April 2024:

‘Newcastle United is saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Kinnear at the age of 77.

Joe worked at the club as both manager and Director of Football.

In total, he managed the Magpies 18 times between September 2008 and February 2009. He had previously managed Wimbledon, Nottingham Forest, Luton and Doncaster, having enjoyed a successful career as a player with Tottenham – where he won several major honours – and Brighton. He also won 26 caps for Republic of Ireland.

The thoughts of everyone at Newcastle United are with Joe’s family and friends at this difficult time.’