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01/07/2016
Tributes Paid After Linfield Supporter Dies At Windsor Park
Linfield Football Club has paid tribute to a supporter who collapsed and died during a football match at Windsor Stadium in Belfast.
Emergency services rushed to help the man however they were unable to save him.
In a statement the club said: "The sympathy and condolences of everyone at Linfield FC are extended to the family and friends of the Linfield supporter who sadly passed away during tonight's Europa League game at Windsor Park."
Linfield FC Captain Andy Waterworth tweeted: "Terrible, terrible news hearing the passing of a Blue man tonight at game.
"Thoughts and prayers to family. So sad. RIP."
The name of the man has not been released.
(CD)
Emergency services rushed to help the man however they were unable to save him.
In a statement the club said: "The sympathy and condolences of everyone at Linfield FC are extended to the family and friends of the Linfield supporter who sadly passed away during tonight's Europa League game at Windsor Park."
Linfield FC Captain Andy Waterworth tweeted: "Terrible, terrible news hearing the passing of a Blue man tonight at game.
"Thoughts and prayers to family. So sad. RIP."
The name of the man has not been released.
(CD)
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