ALBION paid tribute to tragic restaurateur Sue Addis while remembering fans who had died during the pandemic.

The poignant gesture came as supporters returned to the Amex last night to watch a historic win against Manchester City.

The club used the occasion to remember those who had lost their lives in the time since fans were last in the ground.

Ahead of kick-off, names and images appeared on a big screen inside the stadium.

Mrs Addis, a longstanding supporter of the club, was one of those remembered.

The owner of Donatello and Pinocchio was found dead at her £1 million home in Cedars Gardens, Withdean on January 7.

Her 18-year-old grandson Pietro has been charged over her death. He denies murder and faces a trial later this month.

Tributes were also paid to Albion and England striker Frank Worthington, who died in March aged 72 following a long illness.

While fans Ian Burnham and Terry Saward were among those remembered.

The Argus: Her image and name was displayed on the big screen before the Albion gameHer image and name was displayed on the big screen before the Albion game

Supporters in masks could be seen paying their respects, with almost 8,000 people returning to the ground following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

For many it was an emotional occasion, during the game a banner could be seen in the stands saying "RIP Paddy".

Albion went on to beat the champions 3-2, ending a decade at the Amex in style.

The return of fans was part of the latest easing of restrictions introduced by the government on Monday.

Under the new rules, up to 10,000 fans or 25 per cent of a stadium’s full capacity will be welcomed back to games.