PREMIER LEAGUE: Tributes paid for lifelong Arsenal supporter killed in freak accident
Tributes have been paid to a lifelong Arsenal supporter who was killed in a freak accident en route to the Gunners' match against Sunderland on Saturday.
Tributes are being paid to lifelong Arsenal supporter Ernie Crouch was killed when a gust of wind blew him onto the road and into the side of a moving bus, according to the Met Police.
The 90-year-old was on his way to Arsenal's Premier League match against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium when the incident happened.
Everyone at Arsenal Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of lifelong fan Ernie Crouch. May he rest in peace
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 6, 2015
RIP Ernie Crouch. Followed Arsenal for 80yrs.Died yesterday when high winds blew him into a bus on way to game. pic.twitter.com/pCBjykma06
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 6, 2015
I hope @Arsenal players wear black armbands for Ernie Crouch on Wednesday night.No more loyal Gooner ever. pic.twitter.com/5ICCtXvkWR
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 6, 2015
The retired milkman lived in Barnet and never missed an Arsenal game, often cheering the ladies team, the reserves and the youth cup division of Arsenal despite cold weather.
The Arsenal Supporters' Trust have confirmed they will hold a memorial service for Crouch.
Arsenal Football Supporters Club will honour Ernie Crouch life according to his family wishes. When details are available we will inform you
— Arsenal Supporters (@AFSCLondon) December 6, 2015