Dundee United fans will urge the Scottish Government to adopt Frank’s Law by staging a round of applause during the third minute of Sunday’s League Cup Final.
Trustees of United for All will also unfurl a banner urging the Scottish Government to adopt Frank’s Law – which would give free personal care to dementia sufferers under the age of 65 – before the match against Celtic at Hampden.
Kopel, who wore the number three shirt for United, died last year at the age of 65.
He had been diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s six years before.
His wife Amanda was forced to give up her job to look after him but the couple were forced to survive on a pittance as they had to pay around £400 a month for council care services that are given free to people over 65 with debilitating illnesses.
A statement issued by United for All said: “It is appropriate that UfA Trustees will unfurl a banner on Sunday at Hampden Park before the League Cup Final urging action from the Scottish Government.
“We also hope to encourage all supporters at the match to join in with a resounding round of applause during the third minute of the big game.
“Frank Kopel played a major part wearing the number three jersey when Dundee United won national silverware for the first time ever in the 1979 Scottish League Cup Final.”
Both Angus and Dundee City councils have already given their backing to the campaign for Frank’s Law as have celebrities such as Lorraine Kelly and Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue.