'They saved his life and were extraordinary' - family pay tribute to Mansfield Town response after fan sufferers cardiac arrest before game with Bolton Wanderers
The family of a Mansfield Town fan who required life-saving treatment prior to Tuesday’s match with Bolton have paid tribute to the club’s emergency medical team.
Stags supporter Anthony Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest before kick-off and is now stable and responsive in hospital.
Mr Jackson’s daughter, Kelly Jackson, said: “I cannot thank Mansfield Town Football Club enough for their swift and professional assistance in helping my dad. They have saved his life and were extraordinary. “Fortunately, my dad was in the right place at the right time when this happened, and was surrounded by a team at Mansfield Town Football Club whose knowledge and expertise in these situations are clearly outstanding. “We will forever be in debt to the safety team at Mansfield Town.” In accordance with FA guidelines, the club made the decision to allow the match to begin whilst treatment was being administered to Mr Jackson. A club statement said: “The club would like to thank the stewards and on-site medical professionals for their prompt response in providing chest compressions and delivering emergency treatment. “Mansfield Town sends its best wishes to Mr Jackson and his loved ones and hopes for his full and speedy recovery.”