Saints fan that collapsed at Rotherham game passes away

[markr27]

Apologies if this is a duplicated post but sad to read today that the fan that collapsed during the Rotherham game in October, passed away last week.
An inquest into his death has been opened and will be heard next year.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/southampton-fc-fan-dies-falling-092341105.html

I would post the Daily Echo link, but you have to pay to read the article.

[ant]

Very sad news. Although I'm unsure which metric they're using to measure the medical team's response as 'quick'.

[ecuk268]

1 hour ago, ant said:

Very sad news. Although I'm unsure which metric they're using to measure the medical team's response as 'quick'.

Exactly. From where I was watching from the Chapel it took ages for the stewards to do anything, and we were well into half-time before the medics arrived.

[JRM]

41 minutes ago, ecuk268 said:

Exactly. From where I was watching from the Chapel it took ages for the stewards to do anything, and we were well into half-time before the medics arrived.

The fact the Rotherham keeper had to try to stop the game tells you how slow the response was. 

[Lighthouse]

Very sad news, RIP to the poor chap.

[Whitey Grandad]

Always sad to hear such terrible news. My condolences to all those concerned and affected.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Sad news. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

[Saint_clark]

2 hours ago, JRM said:

The fact the Rotherham keeper had to try to stop the game tells you how slow the response was. 

Reckon someone will get in trouble for this. As you say even the players were trying to draw attention to it but nothing was happening, referee carried on, stewards were slow as f*ck.

 

RIP to him, i've always shuddered at the thought of leaving your family, going through your usual match day routine, full of optimism and satisfaction, and never going home or seeing your loved ones again. 

[Bad Wolf]

8 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Reckon someone will get in trouble for this. As you say even the players were trying to draw attention to it but nothing was happening, referee carried on, stewards were slow as f*ck.

 

RIP to him, i've always shuddered at the thought of leaving your family, going through your usual match day routine, full of optimism and satisfaction, and never going home or seeing your loved ones again. 

Yes. Although I think I'd probably take comfort from them doing something they loved as they died. 

[richardc]

the medics were a complete joke - they could nt have walked slower up the stairs if they tried - they knew something was badly wrong as someone was doing resuss 

[Whitey Grandad]

Generous applause for him last night. Very sad.

[warsash saint]

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23970059.southampton-fc-fan-chose-end-life-support-donate-organs/

Brave bloke 

[Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan]

2 hours ago, warsash saint said:

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23970059.southampton-fc-fan-chose-end-life-support-donate-organs/

Brave bloke 

In my eyes that makes him nothing less than a hero. Choosing the hardest decision, in the knowledge he’d help strangers, doesn’t get better than that from a person. 
The club should try and recognise him and what he’s done there. Maybe a plaque on his seat (if he had a season ticket) or something in collaboration with the family 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

A remarkable gesture from a remarkable man. I hope this gives some comfort to his family and friends. A true legend in my eyes. RIP sir. 

[Whitey Grandad]

Every once in a while something happens to restore your faith in human nature.

What a legend!

[Saint_clark]

That story has genuinely blown me away.

 

Sorry to pick this out of what is an incredible story but; 

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Play was paused for ten minutes while CPR was administered.

Was it!? I seem to remember the Rotherham keeper going nuts at the ref trying to get the game stopped, I don't remember the game stopping at all.

Edited 9 December, 2023 by Saint_clark

[LuckyNumber7]

20 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

That story has genuinely blown me away.

 

Sorry to pick this out of what is an incredible story but; 

Was it!? I seem to remember the Rotherham keeper going nuts at the ref trying to get the game stopped, I don't remember the game stopping at all.

IIRC, play wasn't stopped as such, but the half time break was extended by 10 minutes.

[Patches O Houlihan]

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Edited 9 December, 2023 by Patches O Houlihan

[Suhari]

An incredible gesture. Kudos to you, sir.

And my best to your family.

[kitch]

Jesus, that's some guy. Makes you feel proud to support the same club as him.