McFaul, Willie

Willie McFaul

Clubs played for: Linfield, Newcastle United (1961-1975)

Born: 1943

Birthplace: Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Position: Goalkeeper

Biography: Managed the Magpies for three years before moving back to Northern Ireland and joined the national set up, coached Guam and was most recently scouting for Norwich City

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McFaul, Willie I’m sure Willie won’t remember this but I think I was the first person to greet him back in 1966. I was 14 years old and he asked me to confirm the way up to St James’s Park from somewhere near the Central Station. Little did I know how instrumental he would become at the club.
23-05-22 Joe Gilfellon

McFAUL, Willie He was my absolute idol. He used to come to a local school of mine in Blyth Northld and coach football. I remember getting his autograph every week. I joined the night classes just so I could see him. Would love the chance to meet up with him again
29-10-18 Jennifer Stobbart

McFaul, Willie I met Iam a few times at St James' Park - he's a really nice bloke. Friendly, jovial - a top guy.