Fans are being asked to hold a minute’s applause during Sunday’s home game against Aston Villa to pay tribute to 13-year-old Taylen Ireton, who died in a crash in Colchester at the weekend.

Taylen was killed when he was hit by a car in Mersea Road shortly before 9.20pm last Saturday.

Three men, aged 19, 19 and 18, have been arrested in connection with the incident and bailed until December 4th.

Friends and family have asked fellow supporters to stage the minute’s applause as the clock ticks past the 13-minute mark during Sunday’s match with the club set to display a photo of Taylen on the big screen.

Taylen played for Wivenhoe Town’s U14s and the Colchester & District Youth Football League has asked all their teams to hold a minute’s applause before kick-off on Sunday.

A GoFundMe page has raised more than £15,000 for the family.

Photo: Matchday Images

BlueWax added 12:01 - Sep 27 How devastatingly sad that this young lad has been killed, heart breaking. I'm hoping that Taylen's family and friends can take some comfort from the guaranteed excellent acknowledgement from the blue army along with villa fans. Let's get that go fund me page growing further. In the blink of an eye, life can be taken and this young man had so much to look forward to. Sending love and best wishes to Taylen's family.

7

ArnieM added 13:16 - Sep 27 RIP young man. Life is so cruel, but you will always be part of the Ipswich Town family. Love and sincere condolences to all his family. X
4

Blogs 297 bloggers

Ipswich Town Polls