Villa fans and players pay tribute to Dalian Atkinson

Aston Villa fans are paying tribute to Dalian Atkinson after his reported death.

The striker played for Villa from 1991-1995 in a partnership with Dean Saunders. He scored Villa's first ever Premier League goal, won the 1994 League Cup final against Manchester United and won the 1992-93 Goal of the Season competition the year Villa were runners-up.

Here's a quick recap of some of his best moments for Villa:

Still one of the best Premier League goals ever from Dalian Atkinson. https://t.co/RgZZvuxrfU

— Back Page Football (@bpfootball) 15 de agosto de 2016

Thank you for everything Dalian Atkinson#avfc #utv pic.twitter.com/wM09sn8DUM

— Aston Villa History (@AVFC_History) 15 de agosto de 2016

My all time favourite Premier League celebration. Dalian Atkinson and a pitch invading Steve McClaren pic.twitter.com/HDZGEClnUC

— Bara Onyeabor (@Baramenyn) 15 de agosto de 2016

Dalian Atkinson was a League Cup winner with Aston Villa in 1994. RIP. pic.twitter.com/A2OZxge2Xm

— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) 15 de agosto de 2016

Jack Grealish, Gary Gardner, Tony Xia and Keith Wyness led the 'official' side of tributes for Dalian.

RIP Dalian Atkinson ☹️ #legend #avfc

— Gary Gardner (@22Gards) August 15, 2016

Very sad news re Dalian all at the club are shocked and send condolences to all family and friends #ripdalian

— keith wyness (@retsub12) August 15, 2016

Sad news https://t.co/RejFBeMhJj

— Nigel Spink (@nigel_spink) August 15, 2016

RIP Dalian Atkinson. Loved watching videos of him & always remember his great goal vs Wimbledon. My thoughts are with his family & friends.

— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish1) August 15, 2016