Fan who collapsed during football match dies
Published: 2013 May 05 23:03:23 (5035 Views)
A man who collapsed at a Scottish Premier League match, leading to it being abandoned has died in hospital, police said.
The man, aged in his 50s, collapsed with a suspected heart attack in Rugby Park's East Stand five minutes into the second half of Kilmarnock's home match against Hibernian.
He was treated by paramedics and medical staff from both clubs before an ambulance drove pitchside to transfer him to nearby Crosshouse hospital.
The match was stopped by referee Kevin Clancy with the teams drawing 1-1 and the players left the pitch as the seriousness of the situation became clear.
Both managers agreed the match should be abandoned out of respect to the fan and his family.
Tonight, a Police Scotland spokesman said the man died in hospital.
Killie chairman Michael Johnston added before the news of his death: "There was a serious health incident involving one of our supporters, a long-standing season-ticket holder.
"We had all the relevant medical teams on hand to issue emergency first aid. It is a suspected heart attack and the victim has been removed to hospital and we don't have any further news than that.
"Obviously our thoughts are with his family. It is a sad occasion for everybody."
Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels revealed he and Hibs manager Pat Fenlon both wanted the game abandoned as a mark of respect for the fan.
He said: "Football is not as important as human life."
- HeraldScotland
The man, aged in his 50s, collapsed with a suspected heart attack in Rugby Park's East Stand five minutes into the second half of Kilmarnock's home match against Hibernian.
He was treated by paramedics and medical staff from both clubs before an ambulance drove pitchside to transfer him to nearby Crosshouse hospital.
The match was stopped by referee Kevin Clancy with the teams drawing 1-1 and the players left the pitch as the seriousness of the situation became clear.
Both managers agreed the match should be abandoned out of respect to the fan and his family.
Tonight, a Police Scotland spokesman said the man died in hospital.
Killie chairman Michael Johnston added before the news of his death: "There was a serious health incident involving one of our supporters, a long-standing season-ticket holder.
"We had all the relevant medical teams on hand to issue emergency first aid. It is a suspected heart attack and the victim has been removed to hospital and we don't have any further news than that.
"Obviously our thoughts are with his family. It is a sad occasion for everybody."
Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels revealed he and Hibs manager Pat Fenlon both wanted the game abandoned as a mark of respect for the fan.
He said: "Football is not as important as human life."
- HeraldScotland
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