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Touching scenes at the Aviva as Ryan McBride is honoured by Ireland and Wales alike

There were some remarkable gestures from both sides and the fans.

LATE DERRY CITY captain Ryan McBride is being remembered accordingly at the Aviva tonight as Ireland host Wales in their World Cup Group D qualifier.

Ryan McBride celebrates scoring a a goal The late Ryan McBride. Tom Beary / INPHO Tom Beary / INPHO / INPHO

The 27-year-old died suddenly on Sunday, just hours after leading his team to a 4-0 win over Drogheda United, and was laid to rest in Derry yesterday.

Close friend and former teammate James McClean is wearing the number five jersey in his honour. The Welsh visitors also pulled off a lovely gesture before kick-off as they presented President Michael D Higgins with a number five jersey.

Both the late Milo Corcoran and Ray Brady were also remembered with a moment’s applause for the trio before the game, while there was another moment’s applause in the fifth minute of play in memory of McBride.

Both sides and their management teams are also wearing black bands.

President Michael D Higgins hold up a Ryan McBride Derry City jersey Tommy Dickson / INPHO Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO

James McClean stands for The National Anthem Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO
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Ireland players during the minutes applause Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Ireland supporters pay their respects to the late Derry City Captain Ryan McBride Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

James McClean wearing the number 5 shirt in memory of Derry City captain Ryan McBride Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Ireland fans show their respect to the late Ryan McBride of Derry City Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

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