Football fans paid tribute to Ipswich Town legend Trevor Whymark before the Tractor Boys kicked off against Premier League rivals Leicester City at Portman Road.

The former striker, who scored 104 goals in 335 games for the blues, died earlier this week at the age of 74. 

Supporters of Ipswich Town were joined by Leicester City fans in a minute's applause for the former striker before observing a minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday next weekend. 

Trevor Whymark was remembered by Ipswich Town fans at the first home game after his death earlier this weekTrevor Whymark was remembered by Ipswich Town fans at the first home game after his death earlier this week (Image: Archant) The team also wore black armbands in honour of the former player who helped bring so much success to the Suffolk team.

Whymark was a key player in the brilliant 1970's side created by Sir Bobby Robson, who signed him from Diss Town. He memorably scored four goals at Portman Road in the 4-0 thrashing of Lazio that followed the win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Cup.

 

Ipswich Town manager Keiran McKenna led the tributes earlier this weekIpswich Town manager Keiran McKenna led the tributes earlier this week (Image: Newsquest) Tributes were led by Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna who said: "He’s a name I’ve heard plenty about, not just in the last couple of days but over the last few years as well. He was a big part of a record-breaking team for the football club.

“Even when we were in League One, there was a reason why we were getting 30,000 crowds."

Ipswich Town supporters will be disappointed their team couldn't have honoured their former striker with a home win.

Leif Davis scored his first Premier League goal of the seasonLeif Davis scored his first Premier League goal of the season (Image: Steve Waller) The Tractor Boys' first win of the season looked to be headed their way after a goal just before the hour mark from left-back Leif Davis. 

They held on well, but a second yellow for Kalvin Phillips, on loan from Manchester City, saw them drop to ten men. 

A Leicester City injury time equaliser brought heartbreak for Ipswich Town fans leaving the Tractor Boys still waiting for their first Premier League victory since returning to English football's top flight.