AFC Sudbury hold a 'Wear Yellow for Pelé' football match

A 'Wear Yellow for Pele' day was held on Saturday, January 7. (Image: Clive Pearson)

A 'Wear Yellow for Pelé' day was held on Saturday, January 7, at AFC Sudbury men's first team's fixture to mark the life of the legend.

Players from AFC Sudbury and East Thurrock joined for a minute's clapping for Pele. (Image: Clive Pearson)

The players of the two teams, AFC Sudbury and East Thurrock, were met by a sea of fans wearing yellow and blue when they came out onto the pitch.

A one-minute clap and short remembrance address were held to commemorate Pele's life. (Image: Clive Pearson)

A one-minute clap and short remembrance address were held to highlight how Pelé inspired a generation of people who love non-league and grassroots football.

South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge took part in the 'Wear Yellow For Pele' Day. (Image: Clive Pearson)

A number of prominent people, companies, charities and schools joined the club's loyal fans for the event, including local MP James Cartlidge and Reverend Andrew Doarks.

Loyal fan Graham Gilbert was presented with a Pele shirt, as it was also his birthday. (Image: Clive Pearson)

Sudbury town mayor Ellen Murphy was also in attendance and presented the day's match mascot, loyal fan Graham Gilbert, with a 'Pelé 10' commemorative shirt, as it was also his birthday. 

Fans dressed in a sea of blue and yellow to commemorate the footballer's life. (Image: Clive Pearson)

"You don't have to like football to like Pelé," said councillor Murphy.

South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge with Sudbury town mayor Councillor Ellen Murphy. (Image: Clive Pearson)

"We did a little clap for him at the full town council meeting the other day too.

'Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.' - Pele (Image: Clive Pearson)

"He truly came from nothing and managed to do so much. He's an inspiration."