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Liverpool FC supporters are raising money for a banner in honour of a Plymouth fan’s son – after his heartwarming tribute to the Scousers who helped him through his grief went viral.

An online fundraising page, “LFC banner in memory of Daniel May”, raised £320 in just three hours today after being set up by season ticket holder Anthony Grice.

Earlier this week Plymouth Argyle fan Kevin May told how he travelled to Merseyside to see his team play Liverpool FC on Sunday – only to learn of the tragedy from relatives.

In an emotional post on the official Liverpool FC Facebook page, he said he was distraught when he discovered Daniel, 25, was “flat lining and was about to die” in hospital – but a police officer in the ground came to his aid.

When his son passed away, he said he was supported by the officer and an Anfield employee, who put their arms around him to comfort him.

Mr May said he still felt alone – but hearing Liverpool FC supporters singing You’ll Never Walk Alone helped to lift his spirits.

Father-of-two Mr Grice, 37, from Wavertree , said: “I take my son to the match, he’s eight and he doesn’t even like football but it’s a dad and lad thing.

“As a parent it was hard to read the story. I was in floods of tears and couldn’t hold myself together. I know a lot of people who read it have been in pieces.

“I mentioned it on Twitter and everyone’s said it’s a fantastic idea and that they wanted to help.

“Some people have even said they want to give me their donations in cash at the next match.”

(Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO)

The banner is being produced by a shop on Smithdown Road and will include the words “RIP Daniel May”, You’ll Never Walk Alone and the image of a Liver Bird.

It will be held aloft at Liverpool FC’s FA Cup third-round replay against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park next Wednesday, January 18.

Mr Grice said the banner would cost just over £100 – and the rest of the money will be donated to Royal Surrey County hospital, where Daniel passed away.

On the fundraising page he wrote: “We are creating a banner for supporters to take to Plymouth away next week in Memory of Daniel May who passed away.

“Banner to be held aloft by LFC fans during YNWA and during a minute of applause in the 25th minute of the game.”

Mr Grice added: “Hopefully this is a classy little touch and something we can do for the family as Liverpool supporters.”

In his Facebook post, Mr May said the men who helped him were “an absolute credit to Liverpool FC” and he wanted to thank them for the “care and the kind words” at his time of need.

The fundraising page can be found here