Tributes and donations.
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PUBLISHED
17:45 9th September 2015
by Paul Camillin
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Brighton & Hove Albion are asking all supporters coming to Saturday's match against Hull City to arrive early and be in their seats by 2.30pm as we join together to pay tribute to Matt Grimstone, Jacob Schilt and all those lost in the Shoreham air disaster last month.
Soprano Donna-Marie Hughes will sing Abide With Me prior to the teams coming out.
We will then be joined pitch side by representatives of the ambulance, fire and police services, St John Ambulance and the A&E departments at Brighton & Worthing hospitals - and we will ask the crowd to show their appreciation for the job they continue to do in the aftermath of the crash.*
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Donna-Marie will also sing Sussex by the Sea as the teams emerge, and at this time those supporters in the east lower are asked to raise the placards they will find placed on their seats.Once the players are on the pitch, we then ask you to join us, Matt and Jacob's families and many friends, both teams and representatives from Blackburn Rovers - our opponents on Saturday 22nd August - in the minute's applause; during which Chris Hughton and Steve Bruce will each lay flowers on behalf the two clubs and their supporters - with Hull City's Supporters' Club bringing their floral tribute.
During the minute's applause members of Worthing United and the Robert Eaton Memorial Fund football team will hold two giant shirts in honour of Matt and Jacob, and they will be joined on the pitch by Matt's Albion work colleagues along with 11 fans, each holding a candle and flowers - kindly donated by Flowers Unlimited - in respect of all 11 men who lost their lives that day.
Fans can write their own messages of condolence on the two shirts, prior to kick-off between 12.30pm and 2pm at the bandstand opposite the Amex Superstore.
Those wishing to attend can still book tickets. Prices start from just £30 for adults and £5 for under 10s. To book your tickets visit seagullstickets.com or call 0844 327 1901. The club will be making a donation, from match receipts and the proceeds from a special tribute programme, to a fund for the families of the victims.
[h=3]ALBION V HULL CITY*
[/h]SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
[h=3]ALBION V ROTHERHAM UNITED*
[/h]TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, KICK-OFF 7.45PM
[h=3]ALBION V CARDIFF CITY
[/h]SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
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