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Wife's tribute to dead Kilmarnock fan Jim Haswell | Wife's tribute to dead Kilmarnock fan Jim Haswell |
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The wife of a football fan who died after collapsing during a Scottish Premier League match has paid tribute to him. | The wife of a football fan who died after collapsing during a Scottish Premier League match has paid tribute to him. |
Jim Haswell, 48, suffered a suspected heart attack five minutes into the second half of Kilmarnock's home match against Hibernian on Sunday. | Jim Haswell, 48, suffered a suspected heart attack five minutes into the second half of Kilmarnock's home match against Hibernian on Sunday. |
He died after being taken to nearby Crosshouse hospital. The match was abandoned as a mark of respect. | He died after being taken to nearby Crosshouse hospital. The match was abandoned as a mark of respect. |
His wife Aileen said he had "lived for Killie and his family". | His wife Aileen said he had "lived for Killie and his family". |
In a statement issued through the club, Mrs Haswell added: "He only missed one game in 17 years. He was the biggest Killie fan you could know. | In a statement issued through the club, Mrs Haswell added: "He only missed one game in 17 years. He was the biggest Killie fan you could know. |
"On behalf of our daughters, Nicola and Stephanie, Stephanie's boyfriend, Martin Rae, and Jim's best friend, Gordon Law, I would like to thank fans, family, colleagues and neighbours for their support. | "On behalf of our daughters, Nicola and Stephanie, Stephanie's boyfriend, Martin Rae, and Jim's best friend, Gordon Law, I would like to thank fans, family, colleagues and neighbours for their support. |
"I would also like to thank everyone who worked so hard to help Jim yesterday, to the staff at Killie and A&E at Crosshouse, and to both sets of fans for their tributes." | "I would also like to thank everyone who worked so hard to help Jim yesterday, to the staff at Killie and A&E at Crosshouse, and to both sets of fans for their tributes." |
'Truly devoted' | 'Truly devoted' |
Passing on the club's "sincere condolences" to the family and friends of Mr Haswell, a spokesman for the club said he had been a life-long supporter of Kilmarnock and a season ticket holder for many years. | |
The spokesman added: "His love of Kilmarnock FC was deep-rooted and it is a tragedy for all who share his passion for the club that we have lost a truly devoted supporter. | |
"The club's arrangements to mark Jim's passing will be announced following discussions with his close family." | |
Paramedics and medical staff from both clubs treated Mr Haswell in the east stand at a hushed Rugby Park until an ambulance arrived and he was taken to a nearby hospital. | Paramedics and medical staff from both clubs treated Mr Haswell in the east stand at a hushed Rugby Park until an ambulance arrived and he was taken to a nearby hospital. |
The referee stopped the match with the teams drawing 1-1. Players left the pitch as the gravity of the situation became evident, and both managers agreed the fixture should be abandoned. | The referee stopped the match with the teams drawing 1-1. Players left the pitch as the gravity of the situation became evident, and both managers agreed the fixture should be abandoned. |
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