Liverpool chief executive Peter Moore has urged Liverpool fans to hold an 18th minute applause for Reds supporter Curtis Allen, who passed away this week.
Allen, who was 18, lost his battle with leukaemia and sadly passed away on Wednesday afternoon, report our friends at the Liverpool Echo.
And Reds CEO Moore has urged fans to join in with an 18th minute applause at Liverpool's next home game against Southampton after the international break, with some fans also planning to hold one at this Saturday's match away to West Ham.
Reds fanatic Curtis was invited to Melwood last year to meet Jurgen Klopp and his players, which he later described as "the best day of my life".
On Friday, Reds star Philippe Coutinho posted about his sadness at the news on Instagram , and fans across social media discussed the idea of holding an applause when Southampton visit Anfield later this month.
And now, Reds CEO Moore has backed the plans and called for supporters to pay tribute to the teenager.
He tweeted: "Tragic news. We should most definitely applaud Curtis at our next game vs. Southampton in the 18th minute.
"A massive Red, gone too soon #YNWA".
Curtis' mum, Tracy, revealed the news of her son's passing on Instagram on Wednesday.
Tracy posted: "On Monday night Curtis suffered an injury, which caused him to rupture his spleen. From this he suffered massive internal bleeding.
"And with his Platelets being low, the doctors couldn't give him enough blood for how fast he was losing it.
"We were given the devastating news this morning, that his spleen was two and a half times the size it should be. This was due to his leukaemia coming back.
"But because Curtis was so ill, he wouldn't have recovered in time to be able to have chemo as his leukaemia would be too advanced.
"Curtis passed away this afternoon peacefully with all his family around him.
"My boy will NEVER WALK ALONE! We love you forever son."
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