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image captionPeter Carney made a banner for Liverpool s final game after hearing of the young fan s tragic death
A banner displayed at Liverpool FC s stadium which honoured a boy who died in a lightning strike will be donated to his club, its creator has said.
Peter Carney, who has made hundreds of Liverpool banners, said he was moved to create one for Jordan Banks after hearing about his death in Blackpool.
He said he made it to offer support and comfort to the nine-year-old s family and friends.
The keen Liverpool fan died shortly after being struck by a lightning as he took part in a coaching session on playing fields at Common Edge Road in Blackpool on 11 May.
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