Fulham have confirmed the supporter who suffered a cardiac arrest throughout the first half of the Sky Wager Championship match in opposition to Blackpool at Craven Cottage has died.
Play was halted throughout the thirteenth minute whereas the person, later named by the membership as Paul Parish, was handled within the Hammersmith Stand earlier than being transported to hospital.
Referee Peter Bankes took the gamers off the pitch as followers held flags to protect the supporter from view whereas medics attended.
There was a delay of greater than half-an-hour earlier than play was in a position to resume, the match finally ending in a 1-1 draw.
On Saturday night, a Fulham assertion learn: “It’s with immense disappointment that we inform followers of the passing of supporter, Paul Parish.
“Paul suffered a cardiac arrest and acquired therapy within the Hammersmith Stand at this afternoon’s match earlier than being transferred to the hospital. He sadly handed away this night.
Play was stopped throughout the first half for a medical emergency within the stands at Craven Cottage (Adam Davy/PA)
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“Our condolences and the ideas of everybody at Fulham Soccer Membership exit to Paul’s household, pals and family members.
“The household wish to thank the followers of Fulham and Blackpool for the respect and care they confirmed in addition to all employees at Craven Cottage and on the hospital for his or her help, care and a spotlight. Relaxation in Peace Paul.”
Oldham, Wycombe and Bradford additionally all noticed their house matches halted resulting from medical incidents within the crowd on Saturday afternoon.
At Oldham, a supporter was taken sick throughout the early levels of their League Two recreation in opposition to Rochdale.
As at Craven Cottage, referee Darren Drysdale took each units of gamers again to the dressing rooms whereas the particular person was attended to within the stand.
Play resumed at Boundary Park following a break of 23 minutes, with Oldham saying on Twitter the fan was “again responsive and receiving therapy” and later including he was “at hospital in a stabilised situation”.
“A heartfelt thanks to supporters who alerted it shortly to the stewards and medical staff within the Major Stand Higher,” the membership stated.
The League One match between Wycombe and MK Dons was halted for a few minutes late within the first half due to what the Dons described as “a medical incident behind the Wycombe aim”.
Wycombe added on Twitter: “A younger supporter who fell momentarily sick within the terrace within the first half is feeling okay and being taken care of within the first-aid room.”
At Bradford, the membership stated their conflict with Crawley was held up as a fan “regarded in some discomfort”.
The Bantams then added the supporter was escorted out of the stands by medical employees.
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