West Brom supporter Mark Townsend, 57, died after falling ill in the stands at Hillsborough Stadium during a Championship match between the two sides last week.
Sheffield Wednesday football club have defended the emergency response time following the death of an away fan. West Bromwich Albion season ticket holder Mark Townsend, 57, died after falling ill in the stands at Hillsborough Stadium during the first half of their Championship match on Saturday 28 September. Sheffield Wednesday has reportedly been criticised for the speed in which Mr Townsend received treatment at the Leppings Lane end of the ground.
' A statement from Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday read: 'First and foremost, the thoughts of everyone at Sheffield Wednesday remain with the loved ones of Mr Townsend and the wider West Bromwich Albion community. 'All relevant parties continue to collectively gather the detail and circumstances regarding the tragic incident last Saturday as part of the ongoing review process.
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