Mark Townsend,57, a West Bromwich Albion season ticket holder, passed away on September 28 after becoming unwell in the Hillsborough Stadium bleachers during the first half of their Championship game.
According to reports, Sheffield Wednesday has come under fire for how quickly Mr. Townsend was treated at the Leppings Lane end of the stadium.
The club announced on Sunday that little over a minute after the closest steward was contacted, advanced paramedic care arrived on the scene and began treating patients three minutes later.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Townsend’s death is underway.
In observance of Mr. Townsend, West Brom players donned black armbands throughout Tuesday’s game against Middlesbrough, and supporters were asked to applaud in the 57th minute of the game at The Hawthorns.
Steve, his brother, posted on X, saying, “Last night was a difficult one for us, but @WBA handled everything brilliantly. The 57-minute homage to my brother will always be a special memory for me, as will the solo performance from the East.”
