Cyrille Regis honoured with minute’s applause from Premier League players and fans
Footballers and fans participated in a country-wide tribute for the former West Brom, Coventry, Aston Villa and Wolves striker
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A minute's applause was held at stadiums across the country in honour of football legend Cyrille Regis.
The former England international died on Sunday aged 59 after suffering a heart attack.
Fans and players united before kick-off on Saturday to pay tribute to the former West Brom, Coventry City, Aston Villa and Wolves striker.
Premier League players also sported black armbands in honour of the iconic character.
But the respect was not limited to the Premier League, with a host of Championship and lower league sides participating.
Celtic also held a minute's applause before their Scottish Cup tie against Brenchin City.
Fans flocked to the Jeff Astle gates at The Hawthorns, leaving a huge flower tribute to the former England ace.
His image was used on the front of the Coventry City programme and fans from across the nation held up personalised scarves and banners.
RESPECT Cyrille Regis to be honoured with black armbands after death aged 59
Football fans were initially furious that the football authorities had not taken steps to remember Regis this weekend.
The Premier League planned to let individual teams decide for themselves, before announcing that all 20 teams will take part.
A statement read: “The Premier League recognises the important career of Cyrille Regis, and his special role as a trailblazer for black players in modern English football.
“Clubs will mark his contribution with a minute of applause and the wearing of black armbands at this weekend’s matches.
“The League embraces requests from clubs and stakeholders to celebrate the lives of people who have made a unique contribution to the sport.”
