Nottingham Forest and Stoke City pay tribute to Newark's Liam Andrew
Fans of Nottingham Forest and Stoke City paid tribute to Liam Andrew, who passed away on Tuesday, in their match at the City Ground on Saturday.
The six year old, of Beacon Heights, Newark, was a huge Forest fan.
Both sets of fans applauded in the sixth minute as a tribute to Liam and the club put a picture of him on the big screen.
The applause was organised by Irish fan group Nottingham Forest Football Club Supporters Club Munster Branch and was backed by other supporters' groups including Forza Garibaldi, who are responsible for fan campaigns and displays inside the stadium.
More than 28,000 people attended the 0-0 draw on Saturday, which leaves Forest in seventh, just outside the play-off places.
The club paid tribute to Liam Andrew on Wednesday with a message on social media.
Forest tweeted: 'Everyone at #NFFC is saddened to hear of the passing of Liam Andrew, a brave young boy who lost his battle with a rare brain tumour. Our deepest condolences to Liam's family and friends at this sad time'.
Liam had a rare cancerous tumour called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Giloma (DIPG) which is highly aggressive and difficult to treat.
He spent his last few days surrounded by his loving family and friends at Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough.
Over £140,000 was raised by his family, friends and supporters for potential treatment after Newarkers took Liam to their hearts.
In a Facebook message posted after his death, his family said they always knew it was going to be a tough fight but they had been able to face it, and do what they could to help find a treatments with the strength and support of the local community.
"He battled bravely to the end and continued to do what he always did, spread and share his love," the message said.
"This is by no means the end of Liam's story.
"His short and incredible life will help others suffering from DIPG.
"We hope to have an involvement with raising awareness in the future of this cruel and aggressive illness."
