West Brom Fan Dies During Sheffield Wednesday Game, Club Demands Investigation
West Bromwich Albion calls for an inquiry into the delayed medical response after Mark Townsend's death at Hillsborough Stadium.
- The 57-year-old fan, Mark Townsend, suffered a medical emergency during the first half of the Championship match.
- Townsend's brother and other fans criticized the 15-minute delay in receiving medical assistance.
- West Brom has written to the EFL requesting an investigation and is working with Sheffield Wednesday on the matter.
- Fans reported a lack of accessible defibrillators and difficulties in getting a stretcher to the scene.
- Both clubs have expressed condolences and plan tributes during West Brom's next home game against Middlesbrough.