A Wigan fan died in the south stand today just before the match, he was two rows in front of me and looked to have a heart attack and hit the ground hard, the paramedics tried to resuscitate him but he was gone before they could get to him.

RIP

terrible news, saw an ambulance leave the ground as i was walking to the game.

RIP

Awful news.

RIP.

They were carrying him out as we got in the ground and he looked in a very bad way. We did wonder and our worst fears are confirmed.

Really terrible thing to see and it shook me up to be honest.

RIP and thoughts to his family.

Yeah, we saw it. Looked awful from where we were sitting, looked pretty obvious he was gone as he was carried down the steps. One of the stewards stated the guy had been with his grandson, but not sure on that.

RIP.

Terrible news. I just hope that someone tried First Aid prior to the paramedics arriving.

First Aid is relatively easy to learn and more people should volunteer to learn these life saving skills.

The stewards were there within seconds, then the St John's Ambulance Crew before finally the paramedics. Shook me up a bit to be honest and it seemed it left that section of the South Stand a bit subdued thereafter.

RIP

My thoughts & prayers are with the people he has left behind xx

I saw this from the East Stand and at the time I said to my mate it didn't look good. Scared me a bit when I saw him being carried away. Terrible news!

RIP.

started what ended to be a very sureal evening. The wife & I were in ASDA and although we love winning, it just didnt feel like a win tonight. Regardless of whether you knew him or not, he was one of our own, turned up to watch the game, and snatched from his seat at the final hour.

Really feel for his family... it's just madness... If people beleive in spirits, garauntee the guy held on and watched the gam.

RIP

Jesus, that's shocking. Thoughts and condolences to his family. RIP.

as he actually died? i got told off a few stewards he as but then got told he come through but was touch and go? im still trying to find out if he has died or not anyone got any LATEST news?

It's happened a fair few times in the South Stand!... Knew whatever it was it would be bad when they put over the tannoy for people outside to move for an emergency ambulance that would be arriving.

Hardly surprising.

Sad news especially if you are right and he was with his Grandson. Although he won't be thinking of it now I hope the pair of them were at Wembley for the cup final and the Grandson will have happy memories of watching RL with his Granddad.

Blimey...that's terrible! Condolences to his family...hope he didn't have youngsters with him!..that's not something you want young kids to see!

i am sure i speak for all supporters by offering my sympathy to the chap who had heart attack tonight. we have won the league tonight but pales into insignificance. Once again my deepest sympathy.

I saw it from the bottom of the south and after that I couldn't get into the game or anything. So awful to have that happen. RIP and my condolences to his family

Was talking to a steward in the SS bar after the game and he told us that the guy had unfortunately died. Apparently he was 41 and it was his 12 year old son who was with him. Condolences to his family, especially his son, for whom it must have been terrible. R.I.P

My god....that's just awful.

bl00dy hell..that's one year older than me...makes you realize you have to get on with life and enjoy it as much as possible.

His poor son...that's not going to be easy to get over.

This is terrible



41 is no age to die. Feel so sorry for his son, how scary it must be to see that happen to your dad, especially at such a young age.

Puts life into perspective really.

RIP.

I got to the game a bit later than usual. Didn't know about this untill I saw this thread.

What a horrible thing to happen.

RIP

I'm sure I sat behind this bloke and his lad only a few weeks ago. I've certainly seen him at a couple of home games this season and thoughts must really go out to the son and the rest of the family.

Hopefully Wigan will have a minutes silence for him next week.

I am sure they will. The club will be aware of this and unless is family have any objection it would be very fitting.

Heard the announcement as I was approaching the stadium and saw the Ambulance rush in. Christ, terrible news.