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Blackburn Rovers to hold minute's silence for tragic fan
7:00pm Monday 8th February 2010
A MINUTE’S silence will be observed before Wednesday's Blackburn Rovers match in memory of a loyal fan who died after the weekend’s game at Stoke.
Fans at Ewood Park will fall silent in memory of season ticket holder John Taylor, who was described by his family as a “massive” Rovers fan, ahead of the evening match against Hull City.
The 30-year-old suffered fatal injuries in the concourse of Stoke’s Britannia Stadium just after half time, and died in hospital in the early hours of Sunday.
Police are still investigating the incident, and it is understood he was hit by a bin.
Yesterday shirts and scarves, and a pint of lager, were added to the statue of Sir Jack Walker outside Ewood Park.
In a moving message attached to a bunch of flowers, his mother Susan, who was at his bedside at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire when he died, wrote: “John, you died in my arms and a part of me died with you.”
Another message said: “I am going to miss you forever, Katy”.
The father-of-one’s Rovers scarf was draped around Sir Jack’s neck.
Manager Sam Allardyce said: "It is a great tragedy that has happened. "I have never heard anything like this in my entire life. It is a great shame.
"Our sympathies go out to his family and we will doing our utmost in terms of respect for him tomorrow.
"If it helps the family in some way, we will get them a win and three valuable points."
Meanwhile, Staffordshire Police have appealed for people who may have recorded the incident on their mobile phones to come forward.
The force released a statement asking witnesses to call its Major Investigations Department on 01785 233600, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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warren2007, darwen says...
7:58pm Mon 8 Feb 10
footballfan1954, says...
9:55pm Mon 8 Feb 10
i hope those involved go down for a long time
alan hargreaves, says...
9:58pm Mon 8 Feb 10
soap opera, coronation st says...
11:32pm Mon 8 Feb 10
anon 7, preston says...
11:07am Tue 9 Feb 10
anon 7, preston says...
11:08am Tue 9 Feb 10
MHUK, blackburn says...
5:20pm Tue 9 Feb 10
RAyzer, BURNLEY says...
5:52pm Tue 9 Feb 10
MHUK, blackburn says...
6:06pm Tue 9 Feb 10
RAyzer wrote:Nice one RAyzer
R.I.P john...
donroz, ex-Burnley says...
6:17pm Tue 9 Feb 10
r.i.p.
from a BFC fan now living in Canada
Don
andy1, burnley says...
7:03pm Tue 9 Feb 10
MHUK wrote:Hope to Burnley fans can do similar. I know its Liverpools anthem but it always unites fans in my Oppiion one line and thats Youll Never Walk Alone. Respect John R.I.P
Get those scarves held out aloft in memory of John,will be a very sombre atmosphere I guess tomorrow but Im sure John will be looking down wanting us all to cheer Rovers on to victory--GOD BLESS JOHN
mrs wizzit, darwen says...
7:29pm Tue 9 Feb 10
WITH LOVE FROM JOHN L, AND MRS WIZZIT. XXXXXX
Woody Riversider, Blackburn says...
7:57pm Tue 9 Feb 10
andy1 wrote:Cracking idea Andy1 :)
MHUK wrote: Get those scarves held out aloft in memory of John,will be a very sombre atmosphere I guess tomorrow but Im sure John will be looking down wanting us all to cheer Rovers on to victory--GOD BLESS JOHNHope to Burnley fans can do similar. I know its Liverpools anthem but it always unites fans in my Oppiion one line and thats Youll Never Walk Alone. Respect John R.I.P
A fitting song.
Amen John.
anyonetherenow, Accrington says...
1:47pm Wed 10 Feb 10
Manchester City being a perfect example. Lower the silly costs involved both in management and players and the game will return to what it should be. A game to be proud of!
So, to Sam Allardyce and his business colleagues: Lets have some verbal outgoings for a little less management and player greed and a lot more concern for the game itself. What better way could there ever be as a dedication to our true supporters of the game!
bankhall, burnley says...
11:29pm Wed 10 Feb 10
PAYING THEIR RESPECTS: Fans with tributes that have been left at the Jack Walker statue at Ewood Park
PAYING THEIR RESPECTS: Fans with tributes that have been left at the Jack Walker statue at Ewood Park
PAYING THEIR RESPECTS: Fans with tributes that have been left at the Jack Walker statue at Ewood Park
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suttydog, accrington says...
7:14pm Mon 8 Feb 10