Mike McLaughlin Has Died

Former Newport County and Hereford players Mike McLaughlin and Tony Byrne lead the handshakes before a match played at Edgar Street in March 2013 - Picture Copyright Sam Shingler And Reproduced With Permission.

It's been reported that Mike McLaughlin, a member of the Hereford United squad that defeated Newcastle United in 1972, has died.

He played for Hereford from 1970 to 1974

'Unforgettable team mate , great guy,' tweeted team mate Ricky George

Mick McLaughlin 1972 Football League Commemorative Series cover dedicated to Hereford Utd FC signed by club captain at the time Mick McLaughlin

McLaughlin HoldingThe HFA Senior Cup after Hereford United defeated Worcester City probably in 1971

This is a picture of Hereford skipper Mick McLaughlin with the Herefordshire Senior Cup after the 5-4 2nd-leg win. Won with a last minute winner after hereford had trailed 3-1 early in the second half. - See more at: http://footysphere.com/post/2437295795/herefordshire-senior-cup#sthash.EhHP37CJ.dpuf

This is a picture of Hereford skipper Mick McLaughlin with the Herefordshire Senior Cup after the 5-4 2nd-leg win. Won with a last minute winner after hereford had trailed 3-1 early in the second half. - See more at: http://footysphere.com/post/2437295795/herefordshire-senior-cup#sthash.EhHP37CJ.dpuf

This is a picture of Hereford skipper Mick McLaughlin with the Herefordshire Senior Cup after the 5-4 2nd-leg win. Won with a last minute winner after hereford had trailed 3-1 early in the second half. - See more at: http://footysphere.com/post/2437295795/herefordshire-senior-cup#sthash.EhHP37CJ.dpuf

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