Mancgull
Well-known member
Hi all,
A number of messages have been posted over the past couple of days about the elderly fan who had a heart attack just after the game on Saturday.
I am his son and I want to thank all the fans who sent their good wishes on this site. Dad (Bill) was resusitated at the stadium on Saturday and is now recovering at Royal Sussec County Hospital. He has just been moved from Intensive care to a Cardiology ward so things are looking promising.
There were a number of fans, stewards and medics who helped my dad on Saturday and our family would like to thank all of them for helping Bill. Without this help we would have had a different outcome as his heart had stopped.
My Dad is a lifelong Albion fan who first took me to the Goldstone at age 5. I'm still going to games but these are mainly away games as I live in Manchester. Dad recounts stories of the great games from his youth including the 6-0 victory over Watford to gain promotion, the 36,000 attendance on Boxing day and the Bobby Smith era. He's been a season ticket holder since the late seventies and 'kept the faith' going to every home game at Gillingham. I'll be doing all I can to ensure he recovers well enough to get back down the Amex.
Just a couple of extra points I'd like to make as I regularly read NSC although this is my first post;
A number of people criticise those fans who leave games early. My dad, amongst others I'm sure, is uncertain on his legs and likes to escape the crowds by going a couple of minutes early for his own safety. On Saturday, due to the tense end of the game and knowing what he's like, I expect he stayed until the end. I know that a number of you complain about the 'early leavers' but not all of them are passionless JCLs. (most I expect are!)
The Medical equipment, available medics and the training given to all staff at the Amex is a credit to the Football Club and certainly helped save my dad's life on Saturday. Well done to the Club, and all those that helped. (The family have sent a letter to the Club to express their thanks.)
Finally, there would be nothing better to help lift the spirits of my dad, and me for that matter, than a couple of wins in the next two games, starting tomorrow night. I'll probably be at Derby, all being well, shouting the boys on.
Come on you Super Seagulls!!!!!!
A number of messages have been posted over the past couple of days about the elderly fan who had a heart attack just after the game on Saturday.
I am his son and I want to thank all the fans who sent their good wishes on this site. Dad (Bill) was resusitated at the stadium on Saturday and is now recovering at Royal Sussec County Hospital. He has just been moved from Intensive care to a Cardiology ward so things are looking promising.
There were a number of fans, stewards and medics who helped my dad on Saturday and our family would like to thank all of them for helping Bill. Without this help we would have had a different outcome as his heart had stopped.
My Dad is a lifelong Albion fan who first took me to the Goldstone at age 5. I'm still going to games but these are mainly away games as I live in Manchester. Dad recounts stories of the great games from his youth including the 6-0 victory over Watford to gain promotion, the 36,000 attendance on Boxing day and the Bobby Smith era. He's been a season ticket holder since the late seventies and 'kept the faith' going to every home game at Gillingham. I'll be doing all I can to ensure he recovers well enough to get back down the Amex.
Just a couple of extra points I'd like to make as I regularly read NSC although this is my first post;
A number of people criticise those fans who leave games early. My dad, amongst others I'm sure, is uncertain on his legs and likes to escape the crowds by going a couple of minutes early for his own safety. On Saturday, due to the tense end of the game and knowing what he's like, I expect he stayed until the end. I know that a number of you complain about the 'early leavers' but not all of them are passionless JCLs. (most I expect are!)
The Medical equipment, available medics and the training given to all staff at the Amex is a credit to the Football Club and certainly helped save my dad's life on Saturday. Well done to the Club, and all those that helped. (The family have sent a letter to the Club to express their thanks.)
Finally, there would be nothing better to help lift the spirits of my dad, and me for that matter, than a couple of wins in the next two games, starting tomorrow night. I'll probably be at Derby, all being well, shouting the boys on.
Come on you Super Seagulls!!!!!!
