RIP April 2026...

Ex Arsenal Goalie, Alex Manninger killed in road accident.
car hit by a train!

Absolutely awful news, tragic loss of a young life at 48, no matter who you support/don’t support, puts football in perspective.

FORMER Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has been killed at the age of 48 after his car was hit by a train.

The incident that led to Manninger’s death occurred at an unguarded level crossing on the Salzburg local railway in Nussdorf am Haunsberg, according to local police.

Condolences to his family, RIP Alex Manninger.
 
Henry Newton 82. Third highest transfer fee when he went from Forest to Everton. Brian Clough’s last signing before walking out of Derby after a row. Won the League with Derby under Dave Mackay. A fine footballer highly regarded by his team mates.
How things have changed, made his living as a sub postmaster after retirement.