West Brom fan dies at Sheffield Wednesday after 'medical emergency' during the Baggies' 3-2 Championship defeat at Hillsborough
- Distressed Baggies supporters called for medics to aid the fan in the first half
- Around 3,000 West Brom fans had made the trip to Hillsborough on Saturday
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A West Brom supporter has died after suffering a 'medical emergency' during the Baggies' 3-2 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
The club said that they were devastated to learn of the fan's passing before manager Carlos Corberan described the tragic event as 'the worst news'.
'West Bromwich Albion Football Club is devastated to learn the tragic passing of a supporter following a medical emergency.' A statement from the club 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.'
Around 3,000 supporters were in the away end for the trip to South Yorkshire for a lunchtime kick-off. During the first half, supporters called for the game to be stopped.
A West Brom fan died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baggies' Championship clash at Hillsborough
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan said the club had received 'the worst news' after the match
The Championship fixture at Hillsborough continued after stewards and medics rushed to the fan's aid.
Corberan said: 'Unfortunately we received the worst news. Our supporter passed away after today's game. All my thoughts are with his family in this very sad moment. RIP.'
