By Andy Simpson

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■ NPL Premier Workington have led the tributes following the death of their former manager Tommy Cassidy.

The 73-year-old, who had had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for the past six years, died on Thursday at the age of 73.
The former Newcastle United, Burnley and Northern Ireland midfielder managed Workington from 2001 to 2007, and also had spells in charge of Gateshead, Newcastle Blue Star, Whitby Town and Blyth Spartans.
“He was revered at...