On Thursday, on what would have been Mr Atkinson's 58th birthday, a bench was unveiled in his memory by his family and a legacy fund was launched in his honour.
He said: “I hope it serves as a reminder to any young person in Telford and Wrekin that if you’re good at something, you should embrace it and see just what you can achieve. Dalian's brother Paul Atkinson said: “Thank you all for coming to remember Dalian with us. Today would have been his birthday, and unfortunately it is another day when he is not here. But he will live forever in all our lives.”Elaine Atkinson, Dalian’s sister, added: “We are pleased to see this bench installed in memory of and in recognition of Dalian’s prestigious football career.
He added: “Dalian was a cheeky chappie off the field, and on the field he was almost unplayable because he was so fast. But he was a great guy.” His iconic solo goal against Wimbledon in 1992 remains etched in football history, earning him recognition as one of the Premier League's most electrifying strikers.
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