Fulham vs Blackpool suspended after medical emergency as medics rush to support fan
dailystar.co.ukThe Championship fixture between Fulham and Blackpool has been suspended after medical teams rushed to a help support a fan.Play was suspended in the 16th minute when the referee Peter Bankes brought a halt to the proceedings as medical personnel rushed to aid the supporter.Both teams were brought off the field and back into the changing rooms as the fan received medical attention.Fulham tweeted : "There's a pause in play, due to a medical incident in the Hammersmith End."Aleksandar Mitrovic had fired home the only goal of the game, when he found the back of the net to give Fulham the lead inside of eight minutes at Craven Cottage.There was also a separate incident at Rochdale's League Two clash with Oldham.Both sets of players were brought off the pitch in the 14th minute Boundary Park when a fan was taken ill.Oldham tweeted: Our best wishes go with the Latics fan concerned."A heartfelt thank you to supporters who alerted it quickly to the stewards and medical team in the Main Stand Upper.
We will try to provide a further update but he is back responsive and receiving treatment."Fulham tweeted: "The supporter being attended to is being transferred to the hospital. "We’re sending our thoughts and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. "We will provide an update on the situation as soon as we have further information."While play has since restarted at Boundary Park, with the stoppage lasting 20 minutes..
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