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โYouโll never walk alone, Jordan Banks,โ Liverpool said on Twitter. โNicknamed โmini-Milnerโ by his coaches, Jordan was a brilliant person, as well as a passionate footballer. Weโre all thinking of his loved ones tonight.โ
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| Liverpool players paid tribute to fan Jordan Banks by wearing t-shirts bearing his name during the warm-up ahead of Thursday’s 4-2 win at Man United |
Liverpool players paid tribute to a nine-year-old fan who was killed by a lightning strike by wearing t-shirts bearing his name during the warm-up ahead of Thursdayโs 4-2 win at Manchester United.
Jordan Banks was rushed to hospital after he was seriously injured in a lightning strike during a coaching session with Clifton Rangers Junior Football Club in Blackpool on Tuesday. He died soon after.
โYouโll never walk alone, Jordan Banks,โ Liverpool said on Twitter. โNicknamed โmini-Milnerโ by his coaches, Jordan was a brilliant person, as well as a passionate footballer. Weโre all thinking of his loved ones tonight.โ
United also paid tribute, saying: โThe thoughts of everyone at #MUFC are with Jordanโs loved ones tonight.โ
In January, Banks raised 2,500 pounds ($3,511) by running 30 miles for mental health services after his uncle took his own life in 2018.
Liverpool vice-captain James Milner had sent him two shirts at the time, one for Banks himself and another to raise money for the cause. Milner dedicated Thursdayโs win to Banks, which moved Liverpool up to fifth in the Premier League.
