West Brom fan dies following medical emergency during away match at Sheffield Wednesday
West Brom added in a statement: "The club has made contact with the supporter's family to pass on its condolences and asks that they are allowed to grieve privately. The thoughts of all of us will remain with the supporter's loved ones at this desperately sad time."
Monday 30 September 2024 13:17, UK
A West Brom supporter has died following a medical emergency during the team's 3-2 defeat away at Sheffield Wednesday.
West Brom said during the half-time break that a supporter - later named as Mark Townsend - had been taken ill during the first half.
In a statement released on their website, West Brom confirmed that the 57-year-old supporter had passed away.
"West Bromwich Albion Football Club is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of a supporter following a medical emergency during Saturday's fixture at Sheffield Wednesday," the statement read.
"The club has made contact with the supporter's family to pass on its condolences and asks that they are allowed to grieve privately.
"The thoughts of all of us will remain with the supporter's loved ones at this desperately sad time."
On Monday, West Brom confirmed they would pay tribute to Townsend during Tuesday's Championship fixture against Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns by wearing black armbands and inviting fans to join a 57th-minute applause.
