Sunderland and Middlesbrough pay tribute to Ali Brownlee

The two sets of players and staff observed a minute’s silence before tonight’s Under-21 game at the Stadium of Light.

The BBC Tees presenter and football commentator died yesterday three months after being diagnosed with cancer.

Ali, 56, was known as the “Voice of the Boro” after commentating on his beloved Middlesbrough FC for more than 30 years, as well as hosting the BBC Tees breakfast show.

He died at his home in Middlesbrough on Sunday night surrounded by family.