Former Fulham Goalkeeper John Vaughan Dies Aged 62

Former Fulham goalkeeper John Vaughan has died at the age of 62, the English club confirmed.

Fulham mourn former goalkeeper

1. Fulham announced Vaughan’s death on Thursday and said they were deeply saddened by the passing of their former player.
2. The goalkeeper spent two seasons at Craven Cottage, where he featured in 44 league matches.
3. Vaughan arrived from West Ham United in 1986 and quickly made an impact, winning Fulham’s Supporters’ Player of the Year award.
4. He departed in 1988 to join Cambridge United, going on to spend five years with the club and playing 231 games in all competitions.
5. During his time at Cambridge, Vaughan helped the side achieve back-to-back promotions, strengthening his standing in the English game.
6. He subsequently played for a number of other teams, including Charlton Athletic, Preston North End and Lincoln City, before ending his playing career.

Coaching career

After hanging up his gloves, Vaughan remained involved in football through coaching roles. He worked with clubs including Huddersfield Town, Birmingham City, Barnsley and Bradford City, continuing to serve the English game long after his retirement as a player.