This weekend's Premier League matches saw a minute of applause and black armbands worn by players in memory of the Three Degrees footballer, Cyrille Regis.
Tributes and messages poured in, describing him as a "pioneer" and a "torch bearer for black players in the 1970’s" after his death on 14th January. He died from a sudden heart attack at the age of 59.
#PL clubs and fans pay tribute to the late, great Cyrille Regis pic.twitter.com/OGZmpiMvY2
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 20, 2018
There was much criticism towards the Premier League and English Football League for not issuing a league-wide tribute sooner. This resulted in a statement from the Premier League confirming it would hold a tribute for all matches last weekend.
Clubs will mark his contribution with a minute of applause and the wearing of black armbands at this weekend’s matches
— Premier League Communications (@PLComms) January 19, 2018
Regis played for several clubs including West Brom, Coventry and Aston Villa, and won five England caps.
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