The family of Blues legend Kevin Beattie, who died last month aged 64, are asking fans to pay tribute at Portman Road ahead of his funeral on Friday rather than at the crematorium.

The funeral procession will pass by the Sir Bobby Robson statue in Portman Road at around 2.30pm and Beattie’s family have politely requested that supporters salute the man viewed as the club’s greatest ever player there.

Space is limited at the crematorium and parking restrictions set to be put in place with the funeral service for family, close friends and ex-team-mates of the former England international.""

The book of condolence will remain in Planet Blue until 3.15pm on Friday for those who have not already signed it.

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algarvefan added 17:41 - Oct 23 Lets hope fans support the families wishes. RIP Kevin you were an absolute legend.
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PJH added 17:54 - Oct 23 I will be at Portman Road to say goodbye to the greatest of our greats. RIP
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Karlosfandangal added 17:57 - Oct 23 So wish we had a Beattie now..... saw him play many times and Legend is the right word to use
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ivegottheblues added 18:38 - Oct 23 Not just our best ever player but also England's best ever defender. Deserves a great send-off from Portman Road
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Tufty added 18:39 - Oct 23 Cant get on friday but will be in my thoughts still find it hard that the beat is no longer with us.
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Trigger2018 added 19:09 - Oct 23 Can't be there Friday but you will always be in my thoughts rip Kevin wish you was drill with us
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blueboy1981 added 19:24 - Oct 23 Be there for the Legend :- THE BEAT.
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davidsuperg added 20:56 - Oct 23 Unfortunately I wasn't old enough to see this legend in action but I wish his family all the best.
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Razor added 10:04 - Oct 24 Will be there for sure. Just to sum up the rotten luck KB had he had to pull out of an under 21 tour when about 17 because of glandular fever-----sadly his luck never changed and should have had 109 caps for England.
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