Former Fulham goalkeeper John Vaughan dies at 62, prompting tributes from Fulham and Cambridge United for his playing and coaching contributions

Former Fulham goalkeeper John Vaughan has died at the age of 62, prompting tributes from clubs he represented during his playing and coaching career.

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Fulham confirmed his death in a statement published on its official X account on Thursday, expressing sadness over the loss and extending condolences to his family, friends and former teammates.

Vaughan spent two seasons at Craven Cottage between 1986 and 1988, making 44 league appearances after joining Fulham from West Ham United.

He established himself as a regular in the team and was named the club’s Supporters’ Player of the Year during his time there. However, he later lost his place following the arrival of goalkeeper Jim Stannard.

Fulham also recalled that Vaughan was in goal when the club suffered a 10-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Littlewoods Cup.

After leaving Fulham in 1988, Vaughan joined Cambridge United, where he enjoyed the most successful period of his playing career.

He spent five seasons with Cambridge, making 231 appearances in all competitions and helping the club achieve successive promotions between 1989 and 1991.

His contribution during that period earned him a place in the club’s history as Cambridge enjoyed a memorable era.

Vaughan later represented several other clubs, including Charlton Athletic, Preston North End and Lincoln City, before bringing his playing career to an end.

Following his retirement as a player, Vaughan transitioned into coaching, specialising in the development of goalkeepers.

He worked with several clubs during his coaching career, including York City, Macclesfield Town, Grimsby Town, Huddersfield Town, Birmingham City, Barnsley and Bradford City.

At the time of his death, he was working as an academy coach at Sheffield United, continuing his involvement in football by helping develop young players.

Fulham and Cambridge United both paid tribute to the former goalkeeper, acknowledging his contributions to their clubs.

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His death marks the loss of a figure whose career spanned professional football as both a player and a coach.