Newcastle United official announcement – George Forbes has passed away | OneFootball

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·19 October 2022

Newcastle United official announcement – George Forbes has passed away

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News on late Wednesday afternoon that George Forbes has passed away.

An official announcement by the football club revealing the news ahead of the home match against Everton.


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George Forbes was a club director back in the 1980s, he then became Newcastle United chairman in 1990.

Newcastle United official announcement – 19 October 2022:

‘Newcastle United Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former club director and chairman, George Forbes.

George, a prominent businessman in the Borders and Northumberland, served as a club director from 1983 before becoming chairman in 1990. He remained a proud supporter of the club and a regular at St. James’ Park until his death.

He sadly passed away on 12th October aged 78.

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