Leyton Orient fans took to the pitch to stop the game. Photo: Getty Images/Chris Vaughn
The man died. after he felt unwell during Leyton Orient's League One match against Lincoln City on Tuesday night, which was followed by an extraordinary protest from fans as the game continued.
Derek Reynolds, 74, a lifelong Orient supporter, was pronounced dead after remarkable scenes at Brisbane Road where about 20 fans staged a sit-in on the pitch as the match continued despite one of them running onto the pitch. field to alert referee Stephen Martin to the unfolding tragedy.
A fan on the pitch asks referee Stephen Martin to intervene Photo: Getty Images/Chris Vaughn
An 82nd-minute protest managed to briefly stop proceedings before Martin attempted to restart play, which he had suspended after the dying fan was carried to the touchline and given CPR.
The match was abandoned an hour after the match ended. initial stop, medical crews still dealing with the incident as supporters left the court.
Other supporters tried to alert the assistant referee to what was happening Photo : CameraSport/Chris Vaughn
Those present at the game reacted with fury to Martin's initial refusal to stop it — and his later attempt to restart it — but Telegraph Sport reported that an incident report commissioned by the Football League found he followed the correct protocol for administering a medical emergency into the stands . It also found no evidence that Martin's actions delayed treatment for the dying spectator.
The supporter also tried to explain the situation to Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens (left). Photo: CameraSport/Chris Vaughn
Orient released a statement on X after the game, confirming the fan's identity as well as announcing a tribute at their next home game.
Leyton Orient Football Club is saddened to announce that fan Derek Reynolds has died.
Derek, 74, felt unwell at Brisbane Road on Tuesday night during a league match against Lincoln City».
«Despite the best efforts of Derek's supporters and medical professionals from the paramedics and doctors at the club, Lincoln City and the London Ambulance Service, he sadly died.»
Leyton Orient Football Club is very sad to announce that a fan who fell ill at Tuesday's game against Lincoln City has sadly passed away.
Rest in peace Derek ❤️
— Leyton Orient FC (@leytonorientfc) October 4, 2023
“Derek has been a lifelong supporter of O and lived on Osborne Road for many years, a short walk from the ground. As well as being a long-time supporter, Derek was actively involved in the club and led the club system in the 1990s.
“The club will pay tribute to Derek in Saturday's home match against Reading and his families. were invited to the game as guests of the club.
“A book of condolences will be available for fans in the East Stand to sign on Saturday and will then be available to all fans at the reception in the West Stand. after this.
“We would like to thank Derek's supporters again for the way they behaved on Tuesday night and tried to help the situation.”
Any further controversy regarding refereeing decisions — It's the last thing Howard Webb, head of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), needs after the Liverpool offside goal fiasco.
Telegraph Sport have told Martin, who is due to be the fourth Premier League match referee, » Manchester United against Brentford on Saturday and his team have undergone welfare checks following the incident on Tuesday.
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