West Brom confirm details for Cyrille Regis tribute at Southampton game
Albion will wear special shirts in honour of Cyrille Regis during tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Southampton.
The jerseys will feature a motif of Regis celebrating one of his 112 goals for the Baggies and form part of the extensive tributes which will take place at The Hawthorns for the club’s legendary striker.
Supporters of both clubs are being urged to arrive early with tributes set to begin an hour before kick-off, at 2pm.
Broadcaster and Albion fan Adrian Chiles will compere an hour-long pre-match show with a host of famous faces from across the football community on hand to pay their respects.
A minute’s applause will take place prior to kick-off. In addition, all of the club’s big screen content will be dedicated to Regis, as will the pre-match playlist.
Fans of both clubs are encouraged to bring scarves and will be asked to "Raise them for Cyrille" during a special video tribute a few minutes before kick-off.
Albion are hoping supporters will dig out old memorabilia in order to make The Hawthorns a festival of colour and noise in salute to the much-loved striker, who died last month aged 59. The club are also expected to provide special "Regis clappers" to help further generate atmosphere prior to and during the match.
Regis's family will be in attendance and will make an appearance at half-time in order to thank supporters.
The shirts will be auctioned following this weekend’s game to raise funds for a charity chosen by the family. Full details of the auction will be published on the club website next week.
The logo is inspired by an image of Regis celebrating a goal at Notts County in May 1982.
