Tommy Cassidy is pictured during Newcastle United's 1-1 draw with Coventry City.
in the 4th round of the F.A. Cup.
In 2021, it was revealed that Tommy Cassidy was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Tommy died from the disease on 1st August 2024 aged 73.
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| Newcastle Utd.: |
1970-1971 |
Played |
4 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1971-1972 |
Played |
9 |
Scored |
2 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1972-1973 |
Played |
3 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1973-1974 |
Played |
34 |
Scored |
5 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1974-1975 |
Played |
9 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1975-1976 |
Played |
20 |
Scored |
2 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1976-1977 |
Played |
35 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 1) |
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1977-1978 |
Played |
17 |
Scored |
5 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1978-1979 |
Played |
19 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 2) |
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1979-1980 |
Played |
30 |
Scored |
6 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
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Transferred to Burnley in July 1980 for whom
he played 72 League games (1980-1983).
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Teams managed.
1985–1989 APOEL
1993–1994 Gateshead
1994–1997 Glentoran
1998-1999 Ards F.C.
1999-2001 Sligo Rovers
2001–2007 Workington
2007-2008 Newcastle Blue Star
2010-2011 Whitby Town
2011-2012 Blyth Spartans |
Tommy Cassidy scored his first league goal for United in a 2-2 draw at home to West Ham United on
4th September 1971. He is pictured above during the F.A. Cup 4th round replay against Scunthorpe United
on 30th January 1974 which Newcastle won 3-0. Photo G. Herringshaw. ©
Tommy Cassidy in action for Newcastle United at Norwich City on 2nd October 1976.
Photo by George Herringshaw. ©