Blackpool FC to donate ticket proceeds to Trinity Hospice

All revenue from home ticket sales for Blackpool's game against Charlton Athletic will be donated to Trinity Hospice, the club have confirmed.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Jan 2018, 16:04 BST

Updated 22nd Jan 2018, 18:35 BST

Tributes will be paid to Jimmy Armfield at Blackpool's home game against Charlton Athletic on Saturday

Trinity House provided care for Jimmy Armfield in his last days before he sadly passed away this morning at the age of 82.

A club statement read: "From today, Blackpool Football Club will donate all revenue from home match ticket sales for Saturday's league game against Charlton Athletic to Trinity Hospice.

"Trinity Hospice, based on Low Moor Road in Bispham, provided compassionate care for Jimmy Armfield in his last few days, prior to his sad passing at the age of 82."

The club has also confirmed a minute's applause will take place prior to kick off.