It’s sadly been announced this week that a Rotherham fan has life support switched off after an air ambulance landed at Accrington.
42 year old Andy Wilson-Storey, who is a Dad-of-three was at the League One clash a week ago when he suffered breathing difficulties and had a cardiac arrest.
Air ambulance landing on the pitch at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium. Believed to be a Rotherham supporter taken ill. Paramedics now doing their work @BBCLancsSport pic.twitter.com/prZt5aB3l1
— Dan Jewell (@danjewellmedia) February 22, 2020
However, after being a serious but stable condition in hospital nearby to Blackburn for majority of the week, his Mum has confirmed he will remain asleep.
His family were at his bedside on Friday, preparing for his life support machine to be switched off as further relatives arrive.
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Speaking to the Rotherham Advertiser, Ms Arthur added: “He will remain asleep. His family are with him.”
Ms Arthur said she wanted to thank the community, Rotherham United, and her son’s former club, Maltby Rangers, for all their support.
Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt, said on Twitter: “The tragic news about Rotherham United supporter Andy Wilson-Storey who was taken ill at the end of our game last Saturday has deeply saddened me.
God bless and deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this time. ?”
After reading that the Rotherham fan has life support switched off, fans gave their reaction…
Thank you Andy for all the care & support he received at your club last weekend.
— Ian Bradley (@millmoor1) February 28, 2020
I've always had a soft spot for Stanley, but what I've seen personally regarding a matcday experience, and how I have heard how you have conducted yourselves over this tragic incident, you have now become my second team.
— crabacabs (@Bricrabtree) February 29, 2020
Posts like this are why Twitter needs a sad button and not just a like button. ???
— Across The Pitch (@acrosspitch) February 28, 2020
This is awful news, puts everything into perspective…RIP and I honestly hope Rotherham United win the title for him now in May ♥️
— SAM ATKIN (@samatkin) February 28, 2020
That is really sad to hear . All are hearts go out from the Clayton End
— David Bradshaw (@davidbradshaw8) February 28, 2020
Sad sad news. Empathy, sympathy and condolences to the gentleman’s loved ones #footballfansunited ?
— David Walker (@djwskyblu) February 28, 2020
So sad. Deepest sympathies from a Barnsley fan #FootballFamily
— LJ (@MrsIves16) February 28, 2020
RIP ???
— gareth jones Smiths Briten (@garethj24403186) February 28, 2020
Incredibly sad news. Andy you are a absolute top class bloke. Respect and thanks to Accrington Stanley.
— Gary Robb (@GaryRobb12) February 29, 2020
You are a credit to your club and the football family Andy. You and your club ooze class.
— Gazza P (@garypritchard74) February 28, 2020
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