Cyrille Regis' funeral to be held on January 30, say West Brom

Cyrille Regis' funeral will be held at the end of the month following the former West Brom striker's death on Sunday.

The 59-year-old passed away suddenly at the weekend and his private funeral will be on Tuesday, January 30, West Brom have announced.

An open-air service for fans and the football community to join the family will be held at The Hawthorns in the East Stand at 11am following the funeral.

Regis' funeral cortege will leave The Hawthorns at 8.45am on January 30 and the club are making plans to accommodate fans who wish to pay their respects before it leaves.

Regis worked as an agent for the Stellar Group and its chairman, Jonathan Barnett, said: "While we are still in shock and sadness at his loss it will be wonderful to celebrate his life and achievements in this way."

Premier League clubs will also hold a minute's applause for the former England international at games over the weekend.

An announcement came on Friday after growing pressure with the league initially not planning anything, although Everton were holding a minute's applause when they host West Brom on Saturday.

But following a backlash, the Premier League confirmed clubs will pay tribute to Regis, who was recognised as a pioneer for black players.

The Professional Footballers' Association added: "It was only right that football collectively celebrate his bravery and extraordinary contribution to the game."

Regis made 297 appearances for West Brom, scoring 112 goals, while he also earned five caps for England and won the FA Cup with Coventry in 1987.