Mark Townsend's brother is calling for an investigation into Sheffield Wednesday's safety protocols.
The brother of a West Bromwich Albion fan who died after falling ill during a match in the Sheffield Wednesday grounds has called for a full inquiry into the club's “failings” and “lack of safety protocols”.
Within minutes he received a devastating call from his son, informing him that his brother had collapsed and was no longer breathing. He said: “With a ground that is synonymous with a tragedy such as Hillsborough, you would think it would be one of the safest grounds in the country to go to and it turns out it really isn't.“I’d like to see an investigation into the failings of whether it's staff, facilities or protocols that they've got, it shouldn't be happening with the amount of money you pay to watch a game of football - you shouldn't be in fear of your life.
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