William McKinney 1936-2025 | OneFootball

Born and raised in Newcastle Upon Tyne, McKinney was employed as a panel-beater before signing full-time professional forms with the Magpies in 1956.

A solid full-back in his playing days, the defender was a deputy to Dick Keith during the late 1950s and clocked up 94 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals before departing St. James' Park in 1965, retiring three years later.

The club's thoughts are with Bill's family and friends at this difficult time.