Dyche and Coleman lead fans in laying flowers after chairman's death

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Everton boss Sean Dyche and his club captain Seamus Coleman paid tribute to the late Bill Kenwright by laying down a wreath outside Goodison Park after the former chairman's death aged 78.

Kenwright passed away on Tuesday after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver in August, leaving the Merseyside club in mourning as a host of sporting figures offered their condolences.

Farhad Moshiri was among the names to pay tribute to Kenwright following his death, while Everton's rivals Liverpool also offered support - and now manager Dyche and his captain have joined the names making an emotional gesture.

Everton posted a photo on social media on Wednesday afternoon of the pair bringing the floral tribute towards a statue outside of their Goodison Park stadium.

A note was accompanied alongside the flowers from the club, saying: 'In loving memory of our chairman, our leader, our friend and inspiration. With love and thanks from everyone at Everton Football Club.

Everton have continued to make gestures towards Kenwright and players held a minute silence ahead of their training session on Wednesday.

The club posted a picture of players stood with their arms behind their backs as a picture of Kenwright was displayed in front of them.

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