WATCH: People of all ages come together to remember the life of Michael Newberry in sponsored walk
The life of Michael Newberry has been remembered as supporters from Linfield and Cliftonville were joined by members of the public in a sponsored walk – nearly a year to the day of his tragic passing.
The local football fraternity was left devastated following the news that Mr Newberry died suddenly on December 30 last year – the date of his 27th birthday.
Michael, a former Newcastle United academy player, went on to play professionally with Iceland’s Víkingur Ólafsvík then in Northern Ireland for Linfield and Cliftonville.
To mark the first anniversary of Michael’s death, a Memorial Walk was arranged by Cliftonville supporters from Windsor Park to Solitude this morning (December 28).
Several of Michael’s former team-mates at both Linfield and Cliftonville were present for the start of the walk across the capital, including Blues boss David Healy.
The walk will then be followed by the Michael Newberry Memorial Cup nine-a-side tournament from 12pm at Solitude.
Funds raised will go towards Action Mental Health and T.A.M.H.I.