Grieving mum issues final plea to Man City fans vs Ipswich after son, 23, killed in horror tragedy

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Manchester City fans at today's Premier League match against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium are being urged to take part in a mass crowd clap in memory of a man killed in a horror car crash.

The touching tribute to Will Place - an avid City fan - is being organised for the 23rd minute. Will's mum, North Heywood councillor Bev Place, is urging supporters to join in to help her pay tribute to the 23-year-old.

She's issued appeals on social media posts now being widely shared as momentum grows. READ MORE: Looking at the change from £20 in my hand, I asked myself an important question City face Premier League new boys Ipswich at the Etihad Stadium at 3pm, with a capacity crowd expected for what is the club's first home game of the new season.

Writing on X, formerly Twitter, councillor Place, a former mayor of Rochdale, shared a picture of Will singing at a City game and said: "A final request to all Blues attending the game today.