Newport County is saddened to learn of the passing of former player Mike Kear, who represented the club in the early 1960s.
Mike passed away on 11th June following a short spell in hospital at the age of 82.
Kear spent part of his early career with Newport County, where he made his first steps in professional football before going on to play for Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough. He later moved abroad to Belgium, where he finished his playing career with Berchem Sport in Antwerp.
We send our deepest condolences to Mike’s family, friends, and all those who remember his time at the club.
Mike will always be part of the Newport County family.