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A loyal Newcastle United fan is one of of nine British people killed on the Malaysian Airlines flight that shot down over the Ukraine.

John Alder, known to fans as John ‘The Undertaker’, is believed to have been making his way to New Zealand to watch the Magpies in their pre-season tour.

John, of Gateshead, believed to be in his 60s, was well-known among Toon fans as he always wore a suit to the game.

The Toon fan has only ever missed one game since 1973 and travels to every away match. He has been to America, Thailand and New Zealand to watch his beloved team.

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It is believed John was travelling to the game with another 28-year-old fan, believed to be Liam Sweeney, from Newcastle.

Before the flight John had made his way from Amsterdam before boarding the plane destined for Kuala Lumpur.

Tributes have begun to pour in for the former BT worker, who was also known for his mullet-style haircut.

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