Anger at the decision not to stop the match between Sheffield Wednesday and West Brom

Football fans have expressed their anger that a match between Sheffield Wednesday and West Bromwich Albion was not stopped after a man suffered a medical episode in the stands and later died.

That happened on Saturday at Hillsborough Stadium.

An Albion fan who said he saw the incident first-hand said stopping the match would have given medical teams quicker access and more space to work.

West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday paid tribute to the man and said they would work together to investigate the circumstances.

Fans took to social media after the match to question the time it took to treat the man.

One fan at the match, who asked to remain anonymous, told the BBC that while CPR could be provided, there was no room for immediate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and little space to get the stretcher into the hall.

The man, who said he was helping to administer first aid, also said the aisles at Hillsborough Stadium were not wide enough to carry stretchers.

The BBC has contacted the Yorkshire Ambulance Service for more information.

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‘I had to tell my parents and his wife the news.

“My brother loved the Baggies, he was my best friend and going to a game will never be the same.”

A spokesman for West Bromwich Albion said the club’s thoughts were with the supporter’s family.

“The club is in regular contact with the supporter’s family and once again asks if they can mourn their loss privately.

“Albion will work with Sheffield Wednesday, the EFL and all relevant parties to establish the circumstances surrounding the supporter’s tragic death.”

In a separate statement, Sheffield Wednesday offered its condolences to the victim’s family and said it would work with all involved to “jointly establish the full circumstances surrounding this tragic loss of life”.