Tributes could cause congestion

The Blues are set to remember Ethan Houghton when they host Chesham United at Creasey Park on Saturday after the popular 13-year-old with the club's U14s side died alongside his mother and brother last Wednesday in an eight-vehicle crash on the A34 in Berkshire.

As well as the players wearing black armbands and walking out on to the pitch with their U14s, saddened club officials are also putting the youngster's picture on the front cover of the matchday programme for the EVO-STIK League Southern Premier Division game.

As a further mark of respect, Dunstable have postponed their reserves game on Saturday to allow the players to join the rest of their youth sides who are also attending the fixture to pay their respects.

Chesham United officials offered their condolences and advised their fans on Friday to take the tributes and extra congestion expected into account when making their travel plans in the club's latest electronic bulletin to supporters.

The Generals said: "With a high turnout expected, travelling supporters may wish to allow some extra time to get parked and to reach the ground. Dunstable FC have advised that there is an adjacent overflow car park and also that the council car park in Brewers Hill Road may also be used free of charge.

"We offer our sincere condolences to Dunstable FC for this tragic loss, and we know that all spectators and supporters of both teams will be united to show respect and to honour Ethan's memory and those of his family who died with him."