Non-league fan dies after medical emergency at home game
DIDCOT Town are in mourning after a regular supporter of the club died following a medical emergency during a home game.
The match between the Railwaymen and Willand Rovers in Southern League Division One South was stopped eight minutes before the break, with the players sent to the changing rooms and the game later abandoned.
The visitors were 2-0 in front when the match was called off yesterday afternoon.
The Railwaymen posted on Twitter: 'Didcot Town is mourning the death this evening of a regular supporter of the club.
'The supporter died following a medical emergency at our home game with Willand Rovers this afternoon.
'The thoughts of everyone at Didcot Town are with the family and friends of the supporter and out of respect to them, we will not announce his name this evening until they have had an opportunity to speak with the relatives and friends.'
A host of Oxfordshire clubs replied to the Railwaymen's post, including Banbury United, who said: 'The thoughts of everyone at BUFC are with you all at Didcot Town as well as the supporter's family and friends this evening.'
Thame United said: 'All of us at Thame United send our deepest sympathy to family and friends and all involved at Didcot Town.'
Abingdon United reported: 'Our deepest condolences to Didcot Town this evening. Our thoughts are with the supporter's friends, family and you all.'
'Our thoughts are with everyone at Didcot Town and the family of the supporter. No one should go to a game and not return home,' posted Ardley United.
Milton United said: 'Our thoughts are with everyone at Didcot Town and the supporter's family and friends at this difficult time. From everyone at Milton United.'
Wallingford and Crowmarsh FC added: 'We send our condolences to the Didcot Town supporter's family, friends and the club. Very sad news and our thoughts are with everyone involved with the response.'
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