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Hospice's name on Villa shirts for European match

A children's hospice will appear on the front of Aston Villa's shirts in their Europa Conference League last-16 tie against Ajax on Thursday.

Acorns will feature because Villa's main shirt sponsor, betting firm BK8, cannot be used due to Dutch advertising regulations, the Express & Star first reported.

The hospice's name previously adorned the club's shirts between 2008 and 2010.

Acorns said it was "especially thrilled" to appear during Villa's 150th anniversary year.

First-team players and management have made regular visits to the hospice during the build-up to Christmas and Easter to distribute presents to children.