NEWPORT County AFC will hold a minute’s silence ahead of their game with Plymouth Argyle on Saturday as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster 50 years ago.
On Friday, October 21, 1966, a waste tip from the Merthyr Vale Colliery collapsed and engulfed Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children and 28 adults.
As a mark of respect, Rodney Parade will fall silent for a minute ahead of County’s clash with the League Two leaders.
“It is important that we show our respect by marking the anniversary of such a tragic event in Welsh history,” said club director Gavin Foxall.
“We hope that all fans will observe the minute’s silence at Saturday’s game and join us in showing our respects to the families that lost loved ones during the disaster.”
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