Everton supporters will be given the opportunity to pay their respects to Gary Ablett ahead of the FA Cup match with Tamworth at Goodison Park on Saturday 7th January.
The Club had examined the option of a period of silence prior to Wednesday's Premier League fixture with Bolton Wanderers but, at the request of Gary's family, this will now happen at the weekend.
Media and Publications Manager Darren Griffiths said: "We have spoken with Gary's family over the last two days and they have indicated that they would like to come to Goodison Park on Saturday. In accordance with their wishes, we will now pay our respects to Gary before we play Tamworth."
The players will wear black armbands against Bolton and official books of condolence have been opened today in both the Everton One and Everton Two stores.
Gary - who served Everton with distinction as a player and a coach - passed away earlier this week at the age of 46, following a long battle against non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
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