Blackpool fan dies after trouble at Burnley match

[bluesteve1964]

Thought this probably warrants its own thread,
Tragic news coming out this morning that a 56 year old Blackpool fan has passed away following trouble at The Manchester pub on Saturday evening after their match with Burnley
RIP Tony

 

[paulchapo]

Tragic and at 56 you'd hope even if there was some idiots fighting near you that you wouldn't be a target at that age. Sadly that doesn't seem to be the case these days. Condolences to his family.

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Sad news, RIP fella!

 

[mexico1970]

Has he passed away or is he still fighting for his life? can't find news that he has died.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Has he passed away or is he still fighting for his life? can't find news that he has died.

Only thing I can see online is an Ipswich fan saying he's died.

Hopefully he's still with us.

 

[bluesteve1964]

Unfortunately it is true. I live in Blackpool and know a few people who knew him

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Unfortunately it is true. I live in Blackpool and know a few people who knew him

Condolences to his family mate

 

[Gazza]

This is exactly the kind of incident that causes years and years of bad blood between the fans - Blackpool v Burnley games will be a real hate fixture from now on, if it wasn't already.

 

[Jack74]

Didn’t the Blackpool lot turn up at the “Manchester” which is designated for the away fans ?

 

[meeesh]

This is exactly the kind of incident that causes years and years of bad blood between the fans - Blackpool v Burnley games will be a real hate fixture from now on, if it wasn't already.

Said exactly the same mate,be bitter for years now that fixture.

Sad news all the same though,condolences to his family and friends