Ipswich Town: Club legend Trevor Whymark and ‘super fan’ Tom Tomalin to be recognised in remembrance fixture against Leicester City at Portman Road

An Ipswich Town legend and a passionate ‘superfan’ are to be recognised in the club’s remembrance fixture against Leicester City at Portman Road tomorrow.

Tributes began pouring in yesterday for former Blues and Diss Town star Trevor Whymark following the 74-year-old’s death after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

As it is a dedicated remembrance fixture, there will be a one-minute silence and Trevor will be mentioned as part of it on matchday.

Kieran McKenna’s men will wear black armbands in memory of the one-cap England striker and members of his family have been invited to the director’s box on behalf of chairman Mark Ashton.

Dedicated Town fan Tom Tomalin also recently died and there will be a tribute for him inside the matchday programme as well as a picture on the stadium’s big screen at half-time.

The club have partnered with Combat2Coffee, an inclusive mental health enterprise that supports veterans and families, to also be highlighting the Medals2Matches campaign for the home match.

Medals2Matches sees serving military personnel and veterans encouraged to wear their medals to this specific matchday, highlighting the heroes that often sit unrecognised in the stands.

As part of the campaign, Town has donated a number of tickets for veterans to have the opportunity to take part in the club’s remembrance tributes, with those that do exhibit their medals entitled to a 10 per cent discount on all food and beverages across the stadium.

Volunteers from the Royal British Legion will be positioned around the stadium collecting donations.

Honington-based 28 Engineer Regiment, will be part of the club’s tribute on the pitch with The Last Post being played, as well as a period of silence, ahead of kick-off.

Supporters are reminded to be in their seats earlier to allow a respectful period to commemorate those who have served their country to take place.