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Fulham announce death of fan who suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands during their Championship clash against Blackpool… and thank those who used flags to give the stricken supporter privacy when the match was stopped
- Fulham’s game against Blackpool suspended because of medical emergency
- The club have now confirmed a supporter has died after suffering cardiac arrest
- Medical staff from both clubs on the scene to help parademics
- Oldham’s home game against Rochdale has also been halted
- League Two club confirmed the fan was ‘responsive’ and receiving treatment
Fulham have confirmed the death of a supporter from a cardiac arrest after their game against Blackpool at Craven Cottage was suspended while stewards attended the medical emergency.
Staff from both clubs helped paramedics attending to an emergency in the Hammersmith Stand, with fans using flags to provide first responders with some privacy before the stricken supporter was taken to hospital.
Referee Peter Bankes ordered both teams off the pitch as a result, before the game eventually resumed after a lengthy stoppage. The club have now revealed the tragic news that the fan, named as Paul Parish, has passed away.
Fulham have confirmed a fan died from a cardiac arrest at Craven Cottage after their game against Blackpool was halted due to the medical emergency
Fulham fans used flags to provide paramedics with some privacy as they attended the scene
Fulham said in a statement: ‘It is with immense sadness that we inform fans of the passing of supporter, Paul Parish.
‘Paul suffered a cardiac arrest and received treatment in the stand at this afternoon’s match before being transferred to hospital.
‘Our…
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Source : dailymail
