Former goalkeeper John Vaughan passes away at age 62
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

John Vaughan, a former goalkeeper for Cambridge United, Preston North End, and Lincoln City, has died at the age of 62. Vaughan was an important figure at Cambridge, contributing to back-to-back promotions in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He also played for Fulham and Charlton Athletic over his 18-year career. After his playing days, Vaughan served as a goalkeeping coach at several clubs, including Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City. Tributes have been shared by clubs he was associated with, expressing condolences to his family.
- •John Vaughan dies at age 62.
- •He played for Cambridge United, Preston North End, and Lincoln City.
- •Vaughan was part of Cambridge's promotional success in the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons.
- •He also served as a goalkeeping coach at multiple clubs, including Huddersfield Town.
- •Tributes have been paid by clubs he worked with, expressing condolences.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Former Cambridge goalkeeper Vaughan dies aged 62
"Former Cambridge United, Preston North End and Lincoln City goalkeeper John Vaughan dies aged 62.
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