Man City have sadly had to confirm the death of a fan following a medical emergency that took place during the derby against Man Utd.
Manchester City took to social media, announcing the supporter has lost their life after an incident near an entrance to the ground.
A statement from the club’s social media account read: ‘Manchester City are aware of the tragic news that one of our supporters passed away following a medical incident at yesterday’s match.
‘The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.’
Craig Brown (@craigSBrown93) replied: “He was 70, had a heart attack.
“been a city fan all his life, had the same seat in the etihad since the day it opened.
“25 years of going with him. Home and away . Gone but never forgotten
“RIP BUDGE 💙💙”
He was 70, had a heart attack.
been a city fan all his life, had the same seat in the etihad since the day it opened.
25 years of going with him. Home and away . Gone but never forgotten
RIP BUDGE 💙💙 pic.twitter.com/4HJoB7TNMh
— Craig Brown (@craigSBrown93) December 16, 2024
Eyewitnesses have spoken to Manchester Evening News about what happened at around 4.10pm near one of the entrances to the stadium, with it claimed that several people were left ‘traumatised’ after watching stewards tried to save the man.
A witness, who wants to remain anonymous, said: “It was about 10 past 4. We were going into the grounds at entrance K and the gent was on the floor having CPR performed on him. It had just happened as there were only a few people in front of us.
“There was one steward working on him, and we were all screaming for them to get a defibrillator. It was chaos.
“A young girl ran over to get the defibrillator. At this point more stewards came running over and formed a circle around him.
“They worked on him for a long time, about 20 minutes and he was taken into an ambulance. We are all traumatised by it.”
Twitter users also paid tribute as Man City sadly confirm the death of a fan following a medical emergency during the derby against Man Utd…
@LutonTown: We send our condolences to their family, friends and all at Manchester City at this time 🧡
@ChrisKent5: Stands a few rows in front of us – very sad – RIP blue, deepest sympathy
@Thehardys3: Am so sorry to hear this sad news. I saw the incident on entering the stadium and he was in my thoughts all day. Condolences to his family. R.I.P blue 🩵
@Thurman9219: Rest in peace. Once a blue always a blue 🩵
@bluCarl: So sorry mate. Gonna miss him.
@LeeroyClayton5: Big loss mate 😢 Hope you and your dad are ok 🙏🏻
@mancmaestro: The result pales in comparison to this. Nobody should ever not come home from the ⚽️. How desperately sad 💔 I just hope the suggestions on BMF last night that there was no defibrillator in the box/it had been nicked are untrue as that’s appalling. Rest well, blue. 🩵 #MCFC
@thegingerwig: Sorry for your loss Craig
@Tamsin1975: So sorry to read this. Was hoping for a better outcome. Absolutely heartbreaking for all 🩵
@calster1520: I’m sorry for your loss. Devastating 🌹
@annamhastings: So sorry for your loss
@jkmanc1974: Puts winning or losing a match into perspective
@gcertifedd: Devastating news rest in peace
@PTDCity: Sorry for the loss Craig. Rest on, 🥲 Budge
@JessCashman10: Didn’t know him, but he was clearly a real City supporter who backed us in not only our good times but our bad times too. R.I.P 🙏🩵
@Benmcfc2000: An important reminder amongst all the squabbling over yesterdays result that the football isn’t everything. Thoughts are with his family, RIP blue 🩵
@RayGerlach7: Condolences to family and friends 🩵
@Chris_Wilde: Rest in peace fellow blue, sincere condolences to family and friends 🩵
@Twinsouls77: Sincere condolences to all affected by this tragedy 🙏 RIP Sir
@jakeashton_: So desperately sad to read. Was praying for the best outcome seeing this pre-match. RIP.
@AdamAdammarrett: Puts it all in perspective. Thoughts go out to this supporter’s family and friends.
@JordanNi121999: Somethings are bigger than football, RIP sir 💙❤️
A Bruno Fernandes penalty and Amad Diallo strike saw Man Utd produce a late comeback, City led until the 88th-minute courtesy of Josko Gvardiol’s header but collapsed in the closing stages.
The result puts further pressure on Pep Guardiola, whose side have only won one of their last 11 games in all competitions, extending the club’s worst run of form since 2006.
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