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Bromley football fan who died during National League game named | Bromley football fan who died during National League game named |
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Bromley and Yeovil players left the pitch after Mr Hore was taken ill | Bromley and Yeovil players left the pitch after Mr Hore was taken ill |
A football fan who died during a National League match between Bromley and Yeovil prompting it to be abandoned has been named as Keith Hore. | A football fan who died during a National League match between Bromley and Yeovil prompting it to be abandoned has been named as Keith Hore. |
Mr Hore, a Bromley Football Club season ticket holder, was taken ill six minutes after kick-off, and play was stopped so he could receive treatment. | Mr Hore, a Bromley Football Club season ticket holder, was taken ill six minutes after kick-off, and play was stopped so he could receive treatment. |
The match, on Saturday, was eventually called off just after 13:30 GMT. | The match, on Saturday, was eventually called off just after 13:30 GMT. |
Bromley announced a minute's silence would be held next Saturday before the team's match against Wealdstone. | Bromley announced a minute's silence would be held next Saturday before the team's match against Wealdstone. |
In a statement, the club said Mr Hore had followed the Ravens alongside his hometown club, Gillingham. | In a statement, the club said Mr Hore had followed the Ravens alongside his hometown club, Gillingham. |
"Everyone at Bromley Football Club would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Keith Hore," the club said. | "Everyone at Bromley Football Club would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Keith Hore," the club said. |
Rest in peace, Keith Hore.Read more here 👉 https://t.co/53Rv47nxyZ pic.twitter.com/RyoyBULHE2 | Rest in peace, Keith Hore.Read more here 👉 https://t.co/53Rv47nxyZ pic.twitter.com/RyoyBULHE2 |
Mr Hore was watching the game in the home section when he was taken ill. | Mr Hore was watching the game in the home section when he was taken ill. |
He was treated by paramedics and medical staff from both teams before being taken to hospital where it was announced he had died. | He was treated by paramedics and medical staff from both teams before being taken to hospital where it was announced he had died. |
In a statement released on Saturday, Yeovil Town said: "From all the playing staff at Yeovil Town we send our thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the incident at today's game." | In a statement released on Saturday, Yeovil Town said: "From all the playing staff at Yeovil Town we send our thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the incident at today's game." |
"At times like this the whole football family rallies together and shows that it is more than just a game," the club added. | "At times like this the whole football family rallies together and shows that it is more than just a game," the club added. |
A book of condolence will be placed in the Bromley club shop from Wednesday while drop-in sessions with professional mental health advisors are to be made available for those affected by what happened. | A book of condolence will be placed in the Bromley club shop from Wednesday while drop-in sessions with professional mental health advisors are to be made available for those affected by what happened. |
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