Coventry City players past and present have rallied to support Kyle McFadzean with heartfelt messages after the player has announced the loss of his mum.

The Sky Blues centre-back and deputy skipper posted a picture on Instagram this morning (Weds, Nov 8) of her proudly holding up his shirt showing his name on the back, and saying that yesterday was the "worst day of his life".

The heart-breaking message reads: "Still doesn't feel real to be saying this but yesterday was the worst day of my life. The thought of not hearing your voice again or not speaking to you every day tears me apart.

"I can't even think about our life without you in it but you're not suffering anymore. To say you was the best mum and nannan in the world is an understatement. There are no words to describe how perfect you are. My mum, my world, I hope I make you as proud of me as I've always been of you. Sleep tight."

Current and past team-mates, including Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire who, like McFadzean, started out at their home-town club Sheffield United, responded with messages of support for the 36-year-old City favourite.

Here's what's been said:

Harry Maguire: So sorry mate.

Ben Wilson: We are all with you mate.

Matty Godden: Love ya mate. We are all with you.

Kasey Palmer: All here for you brother. Sending you love and prayers to you and the family.

Josh Eccles: So sorry for your loss Fadz. We're all here for you skip.

Liam Kitching: Here for you mate.

Luke McNally: So sorry big man.

Luis Binks: Sorry for your loss Fadz. Thinking of you mate.

Jamie Allen: All here for you mate. Thinking of you all.

Dom Hyam: So sorry for your loss. Love you mate.

Michael Rose: Here for you mate.

Sean Maguire: So sorry for your loss bud. Thinking of yous.

Fabio Tavares: Sorry for your loss Fadz. We will be keeping her in our prayers.

Bobby Thomas: So sorry mate, she will be missed. Make her proud.

Zain Westbrooke: So sorry to hear this mate. Thinking of you and the family.

Sam McCallum: Thinking of you all mate.