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Tributes for tragic Ugo Ehiogu pour in outside Villa Park ahead of Aston Villa vs Birmingham, after his sudden passing aged just 44

Fans lay flowers and leave messages for the former Villan who died after suffering a cardiac arrest earlier this week

TRIBUTES for Ugo Ehiogu have been pouring in outside Villa Park ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Birmingham on Sunday.

The former England international tragically passed away earlier this week after suffering a cardiac arrest during Tottenham training.

Fans paid their respects to Ugo Ehiogu ahead of the Aston Villa vs Birmingham match
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Fans paid their respects to Ugo Ehiogu ahead of the Aston Villa vs Birmingham matchCredit: Getty Images

Ehiogu died in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning.


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Despite the fiery nature of the west Midlands derby, fans appeared to set aside their difference to pay tribute to the former Villa legend.

Supporters flocked in droves to lay flowers, old football shirts and leave messages around Villa Park as the footballing world mourns the loss of a legend far too young.

Supporters left flowers and messages for fallen Aston Villa legend Ugo Ehiogu
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Supporters left flowers and messages for fallen Aston Villa legend Ugo EhioguCredit: PA:Press Association
Ugo Ehiogu is a real legend at Villa Park after his glittering career
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Ugo Ehiogu is a real legend at Villa Park after his glittering careerCredit: PA:Press Association
Aston Villa fans have been remembering their former idol Ugo Ehiogu on Sunday
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Aston Villa fans have been remembering their former idol Ugo Ehiogu on SundayCredit: Reuters

In the game itself, there was a minute's applause from both set of fans in memory of Ehiogu.

Following that, emotional cries of 'Ugo, Ugo, Ugo...' rang around Villa Park.

Both teams also donned black armbands for the derby clash, as the sides went head-to-head at midday.

Ugo Ehiogu died on Friday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday
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Ugo Ehiogu died on Friday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest on ThursdayCredit: PA:Press Association
Fans left flowers and tributes to Ugo Ehiogu outside Villa Park on Sunday
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Fans left flowers and tributes to Ugo Ehiogu outside Villa Park on SundayCredit: PA:Press Association
Fans left old Ehiogu jerseys and flowers outside Villa Park on Sunday morning
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Fans left old Ehiogu jerseys and flowers outside Villa Park on Sunday morningCredit: Rex Features
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