Mum of murdered 15-year-old calls for match-night tribute to beloved son Harvey Willgoose
The mum of murdered Sheffield schoolboy Harvey Willgoose is to honour his life and raise awareness of knife crime in a speech ahead of Sheffield United’s match tonight (February 25).
It forms part of a “Blades against Blades” event at Bramall Lane ahead of Sheffield United’s match against Coventry.
This is set to be a night dedicated to remembering 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose and raising awareness of the devastating impact of knife violence.
The event will begin at 6.30pm with a speech from Caroline Willgoose, who will speak about her son Harvey’s life and the dangers of knife crime.
Harvey was stabbed to death by a classmate at All Saints Catholic High School in February 3, 2025.
A flag bearing anti-knife crime messages alongside Harvey’s face will be raised during the evening - described as a visual reminder to all Blades of the real human cost behind the statistics.
On the 15th minute of the match, the crowd will be asked to stand and clap in tribute to Harvey, who will be “forever 15”.
To encourage people to arrive for the 6.30pm speech, the first 500 attendees will receive either a free alcoholic or soft drink, or a free burger or portion of chips.
“It’s great for us all to stand together,” Caroline said.
“I’m looking forward to it - things like this are what keep me going.”
The event, which also forms part of an ongoing documentary project, aims to draw a strong turnout to demonstrate community solidarity.
Caroline said she hopes her words will not only honour Harvey’s memory but also serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of carrying blades.