Newcastle United official announcement – Gordon Marshall has died | OneFootball

Sad news, as it has been announced that Gordon Marshall has died.

Newcastle United making public the news on Friday.

Gordon Marshall a regular for United as our keeper back in the 1960s.

It always hits you when players who you enjoyed watching, are no longer with us.

Our thoughts are with Gordon’s family and friends.

Newcastle United official announcement – 7 February 2025:

‘Newcastle United were saddened to learn of the death of former goalkeeper Gordon Marshall.

The Surrey-born stopper began his career at Hearts in Scotland before making the move to St. James’ Park in 1963.

Marshall was a regular between the sticks as the Magpies won the Second Division title in 1965 and also featured in the First Division for Joe Harvey’s side, making a total of 187 appearances for United.

After leaving Tyneside to join Nottingham Forest in 1968, Marshall – whose sons Gordon and Scott also became professional footballers – played for Hibernian, Celtic, Aberdeen and Arbroath before retiring in 1978.