Premier League: Fan collapse leads to brief suspension of Newcastle vs Tottenham game

It was Tottenham player Eric Dier who was alert to the emergency and indicated a defibrillator was required when the fan collapsed during the match.

Newcastle confirmed that the fan has been stabilised and was on their way to hospital (AP Photo)

The Premier League match between Newcastle and Tottenham was paused and players left the field after a supporter required medical treatment on Sunday.

It was Tottenham player Eric Dier who was alert to the emergency and indicated a defibrillator was required. The players initially waited by the side of the St. James’ Park pitch before leaving for the dressing room.

Seven minutes stoppage time had been indicated.

“There is a medical emergency in the East Stand,” the stadium announcer said before later telling the crowd: “The players will be coming out to resume the first half. There are 7 minutes left to play.”

Newcastle later confirmed that the fan has been stabilised and was on their way to hospital.

The medics at the stadium were given a round of applause as the game resumed.

After left-back Sergio Reguillon and captain Harry Kane informed Marriner of the commotion, fellow Spurs duo Eric Dier and Oliver Skipp ran across the pitch to ensure a doctor came across with a defibrillator.

After consulting with security, the referee ordered the players to head back to the dressing room, with seven minutes having been added at the end of the first half.

Sky Sports pundit David Ginola, who played for both teams and suffered a heart attack himself at a charity game in 2016, outlined the importance of having defibrillators in stadiums.

“It is vital, it is vital because I hope the man or the woman is going to be fine.

“It brings back some weird memories. I’ve been talking to the lads, I haven’t been in the country for years doing that and you come back to the game and you have a heart-attack/issue in the stadium, it’s been weird.

“We were watching a good game and all of a sudden it has been stopped with that. You said the defibrillator helps brilliantly, the fans in the stands.”

Click here for our site’s complete coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The 5 Common Types of Real Estate Clients

Real Estate Clients There are as many types of real estate clients as there are home models on the market. Each client who approaches a real estate services company has their own interests and needs that make it unique. And that, hardly, they are going to coincide with those of another. In fact, when asking clients what they are looking for or have sought when approaching your offices or when requesting help through the website, the answers are very different. Although, yes, all of them agree on the need for a real estate services company that provides personalized, fast, serious and effective attention. Because, it is no secret that each client is a world. And, although apparently, it seems that the only thing you want from your real estate agent is to buy or sell a property at the best price, the reality is that you expect much more from this management. Therefore, based on the most frequent objectives, Trend of Week have defined the 5 types of regular clients of a real estate a...
Read more

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s demeanour is much like MS Dhoni’s, CSK lucky to have him, says Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa said that Ruturaj Gaikwad is an “incredible talent” and he has a calm and composed demeanor, much like Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni. Gaikwad has been integral in CSK turning things around from last season. (Courtesy of BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSGaikwad has scored 362 runs thus far this seasonHe has been integral in CSK turning it around from a dismal season in 2020Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 88 in their first match in the UAE this yearRutuaj Gaikwad’s demeanor is similar to that of MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are lucky to have him, said batsman Robin Uthappa. Gaikwad has scored 362 runs thus far this season and has been integral in CSK turning it around this season after failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time last year. “I think the character showed from Rutu (Ruturaj Gaikwad), I think is unbelievable,” Uthappa said in a video clip posted on CSK official Twitter handle. Uthappa pointed out the innings that Gaikwad playe...
Read more

IPL 2021, SRH vs RR Predicted Playing 11: Big changes could be on the way for out of contention SRH

SRH vs RR IPL 2021 Match 40 Playing XI Predictions: SRH are already out of contention for a playoff spot with just two points in nine matches but RR are still in with a shout. SRH vs RR IPL 2021 Match 40: Predicted Playing 11, team news. (Courtesy by BCCI)SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are out of contention for a playoff spot while Rajasthan Royals (RR) still have a fair chance of making it. SRH have had a dismal season thus far, recording just two points in 9 matches and look already set to finish bottom of the table. It could mean that, with the pressure completely off, one could see a raft of changes in SRH as they look towards the future, or even decide to try out some of the players who are going to be involved in the T20 World Cup later this year and are yet to play a role for them. This could mean that we might see England opener Jason Roy at the top of the order. On the basis of form, it could be the struggling David Warner who makes way but at the same time, SRH might opt to bench...
Read more