Former goalkeeper John Vaughan passes away at age 62

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Former goalkeeper John Vaughan passes away at age 62
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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.

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  • •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.
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Former Cambridge United, Preston North End and Lincoln City goalkeeper John Vaughan dies aged 62.

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