Tributes to Ipswich fan who collapsed and died in stands during Championship clash between Ipswich Town vs QPR
EMOTIONAL tributes have poured in after an Ipswich fan who collapsed in the stands during the Championship has died.
The intense clash with QPR was stopped after a medical emergency in the crowd, within the Sir Alf Ramsey stand.
GettyIpswich vs QPR was stopped after a fan suffered a medical emergency in the stands[/caption]
A statement from Town CEO, Mark Ashton, tonight confirmed the tragic death of the fan and named her as Anne Austin.
It read: “Dear Supporters,
“The Club and I are deeply saddened to report the passing of Anne Austin.
“Anne, a lifelong Town supporter and long-time season ticket holder, was treated in the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand after falling ill during the Club’s fixture with Queens Park Rangers on Friday (29 December) evening and sadly passed away at Portman Road at the age of 81.
“We have been in communication with Anne’s family to offer support.
“The players and coaching staff will wear black armbands for the away fixture with Stoke City on New Year’s Day as a mark of respect, with the deepest condolences of all at the Club offered to Anne’s family and friends at this sad time.
“I am sure you can appreciate this is a difficult time for Anne’s family and we all send them our love and support.”
