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Cardiff to pay tribute to deceased fan Mike Dye

Cardiff City will pay tribute on Saturday to Mike Dye, the fan who died before Wales's game against England on Tuesday.

Cardiff City will pay tribute on Saturday to the fan who died before Wales' game against England on Tuesday.

Mike Dye, a Bluebirds supporter, was beaten to death outside Wembley Stadium before being found by paramedics.

The Championship side released a statement detailing plans for the tribute.

"On Saturday Cardiff City are honoured to pay respects to Mike Dye," the statement read. "Following consultation with the family via the supporters' club, the following has been arranged:

"We have invited members of Mike's family to the game along with [Wales manager] Gary Speed and [Football Association of Wales chief executive] Jonathan Ford as representatives of the FAW.

"Both Cardiff City and Doncaster Rovers will be wearing black armbands as a mark of respect, while before the game we will be holding a minute's silence, with Gary Speed joining both managers pitchside.

"Supporters have arranged to gather at the old Ninian Park gates at 2pm on Saturday, while details of a collection are online via supporters messageboards and social networking sites.

"On Friday afternoon Robert Earnshaw represented both Cardiff City and the FAW by laying flowers at the gates. We are sure that supporters from both clubs will play their part in paying suitable respects on Saturday."

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