'Let's give him the send off he deserves' - Family call for applause at 54th minute of Sheffield United match
A family are calling on Blades to applaud during the 54th minute of Sheffield United’s upcoming match to celebrate the life of a local man.
The family of Matt Cox have shared their appeal for support online after the dedicated Blade tragically passed away this week following a long battle with cancer.
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They are calling on all supporters at today’s (April 3) Sheffield United match against Swansea to applaud at the 54th minute.
A Facebook post asking for people to join in has been shared more than 400 times.
Matt’s nephew, Samuel Ewans, said: “On the 54th minute tomorrow at The Sheffield United match we are hoping for a round of applause to remember and celebrate the life of my uncle Matt cox who passed away at home this week after a long battle with cancer
“Please share this amongst friends and families, his wife and Children will be attending so let’s give him the send off he deserves.”