A minute’s round of applause will be held at the Manchester Derby on Sunday to honour the life of a City employee who died in a horror crash. Colin Hornsby, who worked in catering at the Etihad’s Legends Lounge, lost his life in a collision in North Wales on Friday, October 26. The 17-year-old had been travelling with friends John Michael Jones, 18, and Leon Rice from Ruthin on the outskirts of Denbigh. They all died at the scene. Colin, from Droylsden, was a lifelong Blues fan, and worked at every match day, along with various members of his family. His loved ones are now asking fans who go to the Manchester City v Manchester United match on Sunday to join them in a huge round of applause during the 60th minute to remember him. Colin had a bright future ahead of him and was studying a course in accounting at Tameside College. He loved music, fashion and his beloved team Manchester City. His cousin Kelly Ward said: “His sister Becky is one of the managers at City. We’ve passed the message around that we want a minute’s round of applause during the 60th minute. We are holding it then so that the people who work in catering can come out and join it. “[City] is a big part of all of our lives. Colin would love it, he would have been very grateful. His mum and dad are going to the match too. ” His mum Ann-Marie, who works… [Read full story]
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