Cheick Tiote wore the number 24 shirt for seven years at NewcastlePA:Press Association
Tiote spent seven years on Tyneside and won the hearts of Newcastle fans for his tough tackling nature in midfield and for playing with his heart on his sleeve.
He also helped complete one of the greatest comebacks in Premier League history when he scored a stunning volley to rescue a point having trailed 4-0 against Arsenal.
Cheick Tiote tragically passed away on Monday aged 30Rex Features
And now fans want the club to further pay their respects by retiring the number 24.
One supporter has set up a petition page with the hope of reaching 5,000 signatures.
In the description it was written: “In the light of the legends death.
“The shirt number should be retired in honour of his life. A Newcastle legend taken too soon.
Cheick Tiote’s son, Rafael, wore a Newcastle shirt with ‘RIP Daddy 24’ on it
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Cheick Tiote left behind three children with another on the wayPA:Press Association
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"Let's come together as a family and honour a fallen family member."
The petition has so far been signed by over 2,600 fans.
In similar circumstance, Manchester City retired Marc-Vivien Foe's number 23 shirt following his death in 2003.
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