NEWS & Star readers have been paying tribute to a nine-year-old boy who lost his life after being struck by lightning in a freak accident.
Jordan Banks was killed when a thunderstorm hit as he was playing football on Common Edge playing fields in Blackpool on Tuesday.
Jordan’s family this week issued a heartbreaking tribute to their “brightest star – our beautiful boy Jordan”.
The devastating news has touched the entire football community.
Clubs and individuals have been posting nine football emojis in a row on Twitter as a symbolic tribute to the nine-year-old, who played with Clifton Rangers Bees Under 9s.