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Football remembers Ugo Ehiogu

Sunday 23 April 2017 12:36, UK

An image of Ugo Ehiogu is displayed on the big screen as fans applaud prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham
Image: An image of Ugo Ehiogu is displayed on the big screen as fans applaud prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham

Former England and Premier League defender Ugo Ehiogu was remembered at football grounds across the country.

Ehiogu, a former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough defender, died at the age of 44 on Friday, after suffering a cardiac arrest at Tottenham Hotspur's training facility on Thursday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Tottenham Hotspur players stand during the minutes appluse for Ugo Ehiogu prior toduring The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final betwee
Image: Tottenham Hotspur players stand during the minutes applause for Ugo Ehiogu prior to the Emirates FA Cup semi-final at Wembley

Middlesbrough's players were joined by their Bournemouth counterparts for a period of applause prior to kick-off on Saturday afternoon and Boro supporters will have the opportunity to pay their respects on Wednesday evening at the Riverside ahead of the club's game against Sunderland.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: England manager Gareth Southgate takes part in a minute's applause for Ugo Ehiogu with FA Chief Executive Martin Glenn during
Image: England manager Gareth Southgate (L) who played in defence with Ehiogu at both Villa and Middlesbrough takes part in a minute's applause at Wembley

Black armbands were later worn by Chelsea and Tottenham players before kick-off in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday evening.

Football rivals also united at Villa Park on Sunday, with Birmingham fans joining Aston Villa supporters in remembering Ehiogu with a minute's applause and chants of appreciation.

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Middlesborugh players stand for a minutes applause prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Middlesb
Image: Middlesbrough players stand together in a period of applause for former defender Ugo Ehiogu

Tributes have poured in from all sections of the football community both in the UK and across the globe to the defender, who made 355 Premier League appearances during his career.

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