Aston Soulsby tragedy: Aston Villa fans plan minute's applause for young fan hit by bus

Villa-mad Aston Soulsby died in hospital last week following the tragic incident on Crankhall Lane, Wednesbury on November 1.

Tributes have poured in for the 12-year-old Phoneix Collegiate pupil, who was from the Wednesbury area, and more than £2,500 has already been raised in his memory on an online funding page.

Now Villa fans are planning a minute's applause during the game away at Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night.

See also: Tributes to beautiful, brave and strong' Aston Soulsby

The message has been shared across social media with scores of Villa fans pledging to join in with the tribute. The team is set to be backed by 3,000 fans on the south coast.

Aston's parents were left devastated by his death and said there were no words that could describe the loss of their 'beautiful, strong, brave boy'.

A fundraising page set up by Aston's sister Abbie has already seen a total of £2,575 donated by more than 150 well-wishers.

The money will be donated to Birmingham Children's Hospital, where the youngster was treated prior to his death.

Villa supporters have been among those leaving messages of support.

Colin Graty said: "I'll be at the Amex stadium on Friday with the other thousands of Villa fans we'll make you proud."

The appeal has also been shared by Brighton supporters ahead of the match.