The world of football mourns the death of Pavel Srnicek

The goalkeepers union loses another member, football loses another character. RIP Pavel Srnicek
— David James (@jamosfoundation) December 29, 2015

Absolutely devastated to hear that Pavel Srnicek passed away today...so sad to lose my friend and former team mate #RIPPAV
— PB (@patrikberger73) December 29, 2015

Sorry to hear about the passing of Pavel Srnicek. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones. RIP
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) December 29, 2015

Very sad news about Pavel Srnicek. What a legend!! RIP #pavelisageordie
— Andy Carroll (@AndyTCarroll) December 29, 2015

Desperately sad to see my former teammate pavel srnicek pass away, my thoughts are with his family at this awful time.. RIP.
— Andrew Cole (@vancole9) December 29, 2015

"Despite the best medical attention the final brain scans on Monday showed irreversible damage and the decision had to be taken to switch off the life support machine. Pav passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 29, 2015 with his family by his side," he continued. “Pavel, the goalkeeping coach at Sparta Prague, had recently been on a whistle-stop tour of Tyneside to promote his autobiography, ‘Pavel Is A Geordie’, something that he was very proud of. My final conversation with him was about getting the entertainers team back together one more time for charity next year as it will be 20 years since that Newcastle team almost won the Premier League. We will make that happen and celebrate this great man’s life together.”

“It is with deep sadness that I have to announce the passing of former Newcastle United player Pavel Srnicek,” said his agent, Steve Wraith in a statement. "Pavel suffered a cardiac arrest before the Christmas period in his home country and had been in an induced coma in hospital with his close family around his bedside."

Pavel Srnicek had made a total of 97 appearances in the domestic league for Newcastle United before joining Sheffield Wednesday in 1998, making a total of 44 appearances in the first division. A former Czech Republic international, he took part in Euro 2000 and earned a total of 49 caps.

Everyone at West Ham United is deeply saddened by the passing of former #WHUFC goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek 1/3 pic.twitter.com/Qn9fSpNxNK
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) December 29, 2015

RIP Pavel Srnicek - Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time #swfc pic.twitter.com/gDoG056xuM
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) December 29, 2015

All at Chelsea FC are saddened to hear of the death of former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek. May he rest in peace.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 29, 2015

Pavel Srnicek was an iconic 90's premiership footballer. Great hair. Great keeper. Gutted to hear he's left us aged 47.
— Keir McCumiskey (@k_mcc_7) December 29, 2015

Absolutely devastated to hear that Pavel Srnicek passed away today...so sad to lose my friend and former team mate #RIPPAV
— PB (@patrikberger73) December 29, 2015

RIP Pavel Srnicek. Your goalkeeper kits epitomised 90's fashion.
— Marko Vucenovic (@vuc9) December 29, 2015

Very sad to hear about the death of Pavel Srnicek. Just 47 years old. RIP.
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) December 29, 2015

It is with incredible sadness that I've have learned that Pavel Srnicek has died. A gentleman and a great sportsman. RIP my friend
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) December 29, 2015

Desperate news about Pavel Srnicek. Good keeper and a really likeable, humble person. Thoughts with his family and his many friends. RIP.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 29, 2015

The thoughts of everyone at #SAFC are with family + friends of former @NUFC keeper Pavel Srnicek, who has sadly passed away aged just 47.
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) December 29, 2015

RIP Pavel Srnicek...another VERY good man has left us way too early. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
— bradley h friedel (@friedel_b) December 29, 2015

It is with immense sadness that we confirm the passing of former #NUFC goalkeeper Pavel Srníček today. pic.twitter.com/DQi4ETE1Pk
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 29, 2015