Terrible Sight Outisde Ground

[Gyuribá]

Rip

 

[Goodfella]

Was horrible to see the poor chap lying there without much privacy, the paramedics did the best they could, couldn't stop wondering how he was all through the match.

My sincere condolences to his family.

RIP.

 

[Lady Bracknell]

All those involved should be commended for their attempts to preserve the poor man's dignity whilst doing all they could do resuscitate him. I thought the situation was remarkably well managed given the difficulties presented by things occurring in a place that thousands of people also needed to occupy.

 

[Peter Grummit]

Indeed. This was distressing not just for his family, but for all of us who are moved by the fact that life is not as secure as we'd like it to be.

But I'm not sure that a minute's silence is the right thing in this particular instance. Most of us didn't know the guy and have no personal thoughts about him that we wish to bring to mind during a public ceremony to mark his passing.

There are many ways to deal with death. Let's find another one to mark this particular occasion, rather than shoe-horn it into a format that was designed for quite different circumstances.

I'm with Ed on this one. Very sad indeed for the family and all of us who are part of the Albion 'family', our thoughts are with you.

But, there is a risk of a 'scouse factor' of whom it is said the black armband is designed into their kit.

PG

 

[glasfryn]

RIP condolences to the family.
Sad day when one of "us" goes.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I think the thing is a few people have poo poo'ed this thread as we did not know the man but when you are greeted by the sight yesterday and can see what is going on you become involved in that plight in some small way. It is very sad the way it ended and I am sure we would all hope to end our days nice and warm at home not in the manner this poor chap did.

 

[Harold]

I too was making my way in as the poor soul was being worked on.

Very, very sad.

R.I.P. fellow Albion fan.

 

[Pevenseagull]

... It is very sad the way it ended and I am sure we would all hope to end our days nice and warm at home not in the manner this poor chap did.

not trying to be contraversial here but I disagree

If I could take walking along with my family, fully compus mentus one minute and dead the next that'd be fine - I'd like a bit more than 67 years but that would do.

I'd like my family to remember me as active, alert and happy; not moderately content and looking forwards to the next episode of countdown

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I can only assume you were not there as to think it was a satisfactory way to go, not the way I would want , anyway the fact is the poor chap has passed away and as a fellow Albion fan I say lets win it Saturday for him.

 

[Nemesis]

A memoriam to all those who passed away whilst waiting for Falmer might be more appropriate.

Something I've been advocating for a long time-partly because my dad died 10 years ago in May and I'd like to think the club has a place for all of the mums and dads who died waiting to see our new home built.

Stanley, Bellotti and Archer have an awful lot to answer to, bought to mind by news of another Albion supporter lost whilst waiting.

 

[Yorkie]

All those involved should be commended for their attempts to preserve the poor man's dignity whilst doing all they could do resuscitate him. I thought the situation was remarkably well managed given the difficulties presented by things occurring in a place that thousands of people also needed to occupy.

I would agree with that.

 

[portslade seagull]

Saw it as well around 2.45 so sad he never made it..deepest condolences ti his family...he joins the blue/white army up above looking down now..

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

What an undignified way to go. I feel for his family - they have to go on with their lives and deal with it.

Whilst I agree that Brighton fans die all the time and in all sorts of circumstances, one of "our own" dying actually at the gates of Withdean isn't the norm.

My two bobs worth - not sure what a minutes silence would do really, but I think a whip round either to send some flowers from BHA Fans or for the family to donate to a suitable charity would be nice. And a little more in the pot from those who stopped to gawp would be a good way to salve the conscience.

 

[Vicar!]

I believe the traditional thing is not to have a minutes silence but for the Albion to send a representative to the funeral.

Vicar!

 

[Gully]

That would probably be the most appropriate response, a fitting tribute to have a player or representative from the club at the funeral for a man who was a loyal supporter and passed away on his way to a game, though the wishes of the family should certainly be considered.