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Online momentum is building among Birmingham City fans keen to pay tribute to brave Aston Villa supporter Jack Edwards.

Bluenoses across the city are intending to set partisan rivalry aside having been touched by the story of Jack’s passing.

The seven-year-old was an avid Villa fan and was last month visited by his heroes Tommy Elphick and Ross McCormack - just hours before he died after his battle against leukaemia.

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Villa fans are planning to pay their respects on seven minutes of Saturday’s Championship match against Newcastle at Villa Park.

And now Blues fans are hoping to do something similar possibly as early as next Tuesday’s home match with Preston.

The suggestion has been well received, garnering scores of comments and shares, on Birmingham City FC Fans Group page and has also featured on several other Blues pages, including Tilton Talk and Birmingham City Fan Talk.

One Blues fan summed up the feeling: “Any one else think we should clap for this little lad in the game against Preston? Would show some class."

That idea has gained traction and some supporters have suggested approaching the club about organising something official.

Others have voiced their support, with another writing: "Let's all put football aside and give this little lad the respect he deserves R.I.P Little one may God be with you always."

And another: "110% respect for the lad that would show that rivals are put to one side at times like this

Let's sort this and do it for the lad."