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Everton will hold a minute’s silence before Sunday’s game with Manchester United in memory of Sir Philip Carter.

The former Blues chairman passed away on Thursday morning following a short illness.

Sir Philip was 87.

Manager Roberto Martinez says the weekend’s game provides the perfect opportunity for the club to honour the life president both on and off the pitch.

“It’s a unique opportunity to make Sir Philip proud on Sunday against one of the best teams in the league,” Martinez said.

“It’s always a glamorous occasion and playing at Goodison is a great opportunity to be together and have our thoughts on Sir Philip just before a great game to look forward to.

“From a personal point of view, I will always keep the chats that we used to have at Finch Farm. He always had great stories looking back at his time, with Howard Kendall especially.

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“He was always clear in transmitting what Everton means and what we are as a football club. He was such a unique figure to find in the game - he wanted to win like anyone, but he was always gracious and everyone will remember his time during the most glorious period with our football club.

“To remember Sir Philip Carter – 30 years on from the second leg against Bayern Munich – is a special opportunity to look back and celebrate what he has brought to Everton. We will make sure his legacy never ends here.”