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The widow of pioneering footballer Cyrille Regis delivered the final tribute to him during a public celebration of his life.

Julia Regis told a crowd of fans, friends and family at West Brom ground The Hawthorns that she had been privileged to share part of his journey.

The crowd also heard from his long-time friend and former Albion team mate Brendon Batson, who ended his tribute with a refrain familiar to supporters.

You've been paying your tributes to Cyrille Regis, external.

Ian Purves wrote: "Sad. But will be always remembered. Hero. I'm sure the whole West Midlands football family will miss him."

And Michael Evans added: "What a player what a man but most of all a true gentleman and legend."

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Javis Greenidge commented: "Cyrille was a giant among men, was a pleasure to have known you."

And Jocelyn Robinson wrote: "Sir, you were a great trailblazer for black British people across the generations."

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On a bitingly cold morning in West Bromwich, an outpouring of warmth, humour, celebration and reflection.

The service to remember West Brom legend Cyrille Regis brought together his families.

The football family which remains to this day in awe at the pace and power which illuminated his wonderful career. His religious family, where Cyrille was remembered as a man of wisdom and humility. And his own family, who today shared their hugely personal loss with thousands of strangers.

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The service saw a range of speakers, from football friends, to widow Julia and children Michelle and Robert.

Standing ovations punctuated every speech. Loud applause greeted the stunning singing performances from Beverley Knight and Rebecca Linton.

As West Brom fans filed out of The Hawthorns this afternoon, they didn’t seem consumed by sadness.

There was too much pride for that. Nice one Cyrille.

We've been bringing you coverage of a public celebration of the life of pioneering footballer Cyrille Regis.

It was held at the Hawthorns - where Regis began his career with West Bromwich Albion - and followed a private funeral.

The service is over, but we'll continue to bring you updates as people continue to react to today's events.

In the meantime, here are the thoughts of an off-the-field colleague who spoke at the stadium this morning.

Jonathan Barnett is chairman of the football agency for which Regis worked, describing him as "nothing less than a giant - a gentle, thoughtful generous, passionate, determined, resilient, godly giant".

He said: "In the fortnight since [he died] we have witnessed the outpouring of love that has transcended any club, any race or any religion.

"He made me a better agent, but more importantly, he made me a better person."

The service at The Hawthorns has drawn to a close.

We've heard from Cyrille Regis' widow, son, daughter and nephew, along with players and managers with whom he spent his career.

While the celebration of a remarkable life is over at the stadium, tributes continue to pour in from those whose lives Regis touched.

Church friends of Cyrille Regis have been remembering a "humble" man who did not "wear his stardom on his sleeve".

One of them described the experience of making friends with a childhood footballing hero, saying he was initially "awestruck".

Before Tuesday's funeral, another spoke of his sadness to be hugged by Regis one morning and learn of his death the following day.

Happy memories remain, though, of a "wise" man whose hug meant you stayed hugged...

Cyrille Regis' widow Julia has paid tribute to her "lovely, caring, amazing, husband" and said she was "immensely proud of him".

She said he "made time for everyone, including his many fans" and that he loved mentoring people and sharing his knowledge.

She also revealed one of his favourite sayings: "Your talent can get you there but it’s your character that will keep you there.”

John Barnes, Carlton Palmer, Ron Atkinson, Les Ferdinand, Chris Hughton, Steve Bull and Lee Hughes are among the former footballers and managers at The Hawthorns to remember pioneering player Cyrille Regis.

Regis has been credited today as paving the way for black players in English football.

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A service celebrating the life of Cyrille Regis is under way at The Hawthorns. Fans are in attendance with friends, family and former players. It followed a private funeral this morning.

Robert Regis, Cyrille's son, has described his father as "our living, walking superhero".

And he went on to say: "People would say 'your dad is my hero'. I would think ‘your hero just grounded me for a month’."

Cyrille's daughter, Michelle Regis (pictured above), told The Hawthorns: "I couldn’t be more proud to just call you my Dad.

"Your strength always made me feel protected."

Jason Roberts, Cyrille Regis' nephew, has told The Hawthorns "everyone wanted to be Cyrille Regis".

And he added: "Today’s been hard. Today carrying his coffin was the first time that it's been hard to be Cyrille Regis’ nephew."

Roberts remembered his uncle for BBC Sport here.

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Dave Regis has told the crowd his brother was "the best fighter at school".

And here's a great anecdote to lift a bittersweet day - he also told The Hawthorns that "Cyrille loved his cars" and that his first was a brown Ford Cortina.... upgraded to an Austin Allegro when he signed for West Brom.

Brendon Batson has been paying tribute to his friend and team mate Cyrille Regis.

Speaking at The Hawthorns where a celebration of Regis' life is under way, Batson said his friend had "a calm presence and a ready smile", and, turning to the family, said he hoped "the love that is here today will in some small way ease your pain".

Batson, who served the Professional Footballers Association after his playing career, also praised Regis' response to racism.

John Homer, chairman of West Brom Supporters Club, has summed up for the crowd what he saw as Regis' cultural and sporting legacy.

He said Regis set "the prime example for generations of black players to come".

Regis was among the first generation of English football's black players and was subjected to racial abuse.

Among those on the stage for the celebration are Regis' former Baggies team mate Brendon Batson - another of England's breakthrough black players when racism was rife on terraces.

He sat next to former Coventry manager John Sillett who was Regis' boss when the Sky Blues won the FA Cup in 1987. He said: "I had the greatest job in football – managing Cyrille Regis."

They were joined by West Brom Supporters Club chairman, John Homer.

Homer (below, right) said: "We marvelled at his pace and power. He scored goals that we still talk about today."

And he added: "What an honour and a privilege it was to share in his wonderful life, knowing of course that there was and there always will be one Cyrille Regis."

We told you earlier of Cyrille Regis' faith... that's being reflected in a celebratory service at The Hawthorns.

Graham Daniels, from Christians in Sport, said pioneering Regis - a hero to many, a legend to others - was "brilliant at being normal", adding: "Pre-season is over my friend. The season has begun. Let the games begin forever.”

Football agent Jonathan Barnett spoke of Regis' post-playing career: “There are great agents. A great agent cares. Develops the person. And Cyrille was a great agent. He didn’t even like to use the word agent. He preferred mentor.”

Spontaneous singing has broken out at The Hawthorns, with the crowd chanting verse from football's past: "Nice one Cyrille, nice one son, nice one Cyrille, let’s have another one.”

And, of course, the perennial: “One Cyrille Regis, there’s only one Cyrille Regis....."

Beverley Knight has been performing at the celebration service at The Hawthorns, singing Going up Yonder.

While the celebration of the life of Cyrille Regis takes place at The Hawthorns, people around the country continue to pay their tributes.

Labour MP and Tottenham fan David Lammy has tweeted, external: "Cyrille Regis was an icon, a trailblazer and a hero in my household growing up.

"So many footballers of colour have stood on his shoulders. What a legacy and what a hero. Rest In Peace."

The Lord’s my Shepherd has been ringing out at The Hawthorns in a celebration of the life of Cyrille Regis attended by fans, friends and family.

Blue skies were overhead as the congregation sang.