Minute's silence to be held for Mike Jones
A minute's silence will be held today for the Lancashire football coach stabbed to death in New York.
Tributes paid to Tarelton-born football coach Mike Jones
American news programmes have reported on the tributes paid to Mike Jones, the Tarleton-born coach stabbed to death in New York.
Man suspected of Michael Jones murder 'fled to Mexico'
A man suspected of murdering a Lancashire football coach in New York has fled to Mexico, according to reports.
Live updates
New York Red Bulls send condolences to murdered football coach's family
– New York Red Bulls spokesman"We are aware of this tragedy and on behalf of the entire organisation, want to send our most heartfelt condolences to Michael's family, friends and loved ones.
"He was a tremendous individual, a fantastic coach who loved soccer and a terrific friend for many of us.
"This is truly a sad day for our soccer community and we will do our utmost to help authorities in their investigation of this case. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael's family at this time."
Football coach murdered in New York was 'a genuine lad'
– John Parkinson, treasurer of Tarleton Corinthians"We are trying to come to terms with it. He was a genuine lad, no trouble. He was not a lad who would look for trouble or anything like that. He is not the sort of lad that would be up to no good...it's a big shock to us. We are stunned."
Advertisement
Southport football coach stabbed to death in New York
Michael Jones was a youth team coach at the New York Red Bulls. He was stabbed in the neck and chest in the early hours of Sunday morning
Read the full storyToday's top stories
