Respect from Blackburn Rovers at Oxford game for Amelia Aplin

The 15-year-old died at the weekend after collapsing during on the pitch during a ‘Junior Premier League’ match last Saturday.

The game between the U’s and Rovers in the Championship was paused on the 15th minute for a minute’s applause to remember the young player.

Meanwhile, flowers, scarves and messages were left draped on the bronze ox statue outside the Kassam Stadium.

Players and fans of the Lancashire side have been thanked for their respect during the match.

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One Oxford fan said: “Thank you to the Blackburn team and supporters for their respect for our academy player Amelia Aplin who passed away at the weekend.”

Another added: “Thank you Blackburn team and supporters for your tremendous support and respect for Amelia Aplin’s family and family and teammates.

“Your team put on a performance that they put everything into it, good luck for the rest of the season. From Oxford United fan.”

Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield said: “Both sets of supporters observed the minute’s silence immaculately and thank you to them for that.

“Tonight was about dedicating the evening to Amelia, she’ll live forever in our hearts, her family will be friends of the football club forever and we had to make sure we paid the best respects for such a devastating loss for her family.”

Blackburn Rovers’ spokesman said: “Everyone at Blackburn Rovers sends our deepest condolences to Amelia’s family, friends and all at Oxford United at this incredibly sad time.

“Rest in peace, Amelia.”