Dons fans have shown their support and admiration for Fola Esch stopper Thomas Hym after news of his father’s death.

There have been calls on social media for a minute’s applause at tonight’s Europa League game after the keeper said he would play on.

Hym’s father died in a road accident in France on Saturday and there were serious question marks as to whether he would appear.

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The goalkeeper put in an outstanding performance at Pittodrie and is a key reason there is even a semblance of a chance the Luxembourg side can go through.

Hym has shown even greater character to put his grief aside for the good of his team-mates during an extremely difficult time.

And the strength he has shown has touched some Aberdeen fans who want to show their support.

@EECallum @csfolaesch dons fans should give round of applause for him, not many would play under the circumstances. — George Craig (@Terrytomkins1) July 7, 2016

The idea of a minute’s applause seems to have captured the imagination of Dons fans and even Fola Esch themselves, who retweeted the suggestion.

Further efforts were made on social media to promote the idea of giving the keeper a warm reception and it is hoped the Luxembourg crowd will come together to back Hym.

For those dandies that made the trip to Luxembourg this is a really nice idea #applause https://t.co/V8QCR7F5gS — ally begg ⭐️⭐️ (@ally_begg) July 7, 2016

Big decision @csfolaesch Incredibly tough time for Thomas Hym, our thoughts go out to Thomas & his family https://t.co/fSgnL0NEvw — The Famous Aberdeen (@TheFamousReds) July 7, 2016

Suggestions that we do a round of applause for the @csfolaesch GK tonight are absolutely spot on – hopefully all Dandies here get on board — Trina (@Trina1903) July 7, 2016

fantastic, spread the word round the bars#bestfansintheworld — George Craig (@Terrytomkins1) July 7, 2016

It is at times like these that remind us there is more to life than football.

Here is to hoping that Hym gets the respect he deserves for playing on during an incredibly tough situation.