like many others tonight we witnessed this awful scene and as many people before me have already said on this thread, human life is far more important than any result, I am glad to read Henry's update and our thoughts are with this fan for a speedy recovery and his family. Well down to paramedics for speed and possibly this poor unfortunate chap was in the best place to have a heart attack. Rest and recover
Worst thing I've seen....it only happened fiour/five seats to my right but never spoken and praying he pulls through.
I'm not going to even elaborate on the events but I ran to get help on the concourse (when I should have called 999,hopefully someone else did). By the time I returned, a nurse was there, then St Johns, then paramedics.
After the slow response, the care was great and we pray.
EastTerrace, running to get a steward was probably a better thing to do, as even if there hadn't been a fan nearby able to do CPR, then they'd have been able to call the call the St Johns over, get the defibrillator brought down and get the control room to call 999. As others have said, getting the CPR started quick is the main thing with a heart attack, so don't feel bad about the 999 thing.
I was opposite in the west upper and noticed it straight away. I'm sure many in the ground noticed too, because the atmosphere just went flat for a while. May be mistaken, but I'm sure there was a round of applause when the individual was taken out to the back of the east stand. Please God the person concerned is ok.
I was opposite in the west upper and noticed it straight away. I'm sure many in the ground noticed too, because the atmosphere just went flat for a while. May be mistaken, but I'm sure there was a round of applause when the individual was taken out to the back of the east stand. Please God the person concerned is ok.
There was applause, you're not mistaken MC.
A friend l play cricket with, in his mid-40s, had a heart attack about 6 weeks ago after playing in a particularly vigorous football match. He was released from hospital the same night, made it to Wembley to see Hull make it to the cup final (he has an ST) and played in our first match of the season on Sunday. The paramedics, and our NHS, are something else. Here's hoping for a similar recovery for our friend in Charlton.
Just a thought but why doesn't the fledgling Charlton Life football team arrange a charity game to raise money towards the cost of a defibrilator or two - maybe the club would match whatever is raised?
CIFC (the old supporters team) lost a 16 year old player to a heart attack after a game & we raised a lot of money for the BHF in his memory.
Anyway just a suggestion & a good cause to bring players together....
Happened right in front of me. It didn't look promising. Top work to the guy who did cpr.
Steward said at half time said he was okay and being taken to hospital so fingers crossed he's okay
And I was just 2 rows in front. Left me feeling the football was no more than incidental until half time and we heard he was OK.
You're right about the chap doing the cpr - shame the stewards had to butt in with their hero mentality and be really quite rude to the guy who may have saved this man's life. He was very gracious considering.
Big RESPECT to each and everyone involved in this incident, thankfully I have never been put in this situation, but if I was on scene I don't think I would of been any help, think I would just go to pieces. Hope he makes a speedy recovering, he is in the best place. Totally agree compulsory first aid training at school and defibrillators being readily available in this day and age whether it is football or a shopping centre you never know where it may be needed.
Happened right in front of me. It didn't look promising. Top work to the guy who did cpr.
Steward said at half time said he was okay and being taken to hospital so fingers crossed he's okay
And I was just 2 rows in front. Left me feeling the football was no more than incidental until half time and we heard he was OK.
You're right about the chap doing the cpr - shame the stewards had to butt in with their hero mentality and be really quite rude to the guy who may have saved this man's life. He was very gracious considering.
What did they say to him? I thought the stewards did a decent job, especially in such a serious situation. The guy doing cpr was on the scene very quickly and has given the guy a much improved chance of surviving. I really hope he pulls through
Just a thought but why doesn't the fledgling Charlton Life football team arrange a charity game to raise money towards the cost of a defibrilator or two - maybe the club would match whatever is raised?
CIFC (the old supporters team) lost a 16 year old player to a heart attack after a game & we raised a lot of money for the BHF in his memory.
Anyway just a suggestion & a good cause to bring players together....
I think they've already got them. I saw some medics coming around the pitch with two big packages - assumed that was them (could be wrong though).
Reports seem to be that the person was revived, so hopefully they'll make a speedy recovery. Fingers crossed.
I personally thought it was touching that we, as a crowd, spontaneously applauded those involved in helping the guy. Nobody told us to do it, we just did. It's at these times when my faith in humanity is restored.
No one should never go to a football match and not come home
Prays with who ever this was tonight and their family
Yes. Let's hope he/she pulls through.
It could have been us (just checked - my family are in Block F) and one day it will be of course. My Dad is 81, has had a triple heart bypass and really loses his rag at football sometimes.
Flippin heck if your dad's anything like me he'd be better off at home with some calming music on during match days.
Jokes aside, i hope the man in question is being looked after in hospital. I work in A & E and as others have said the positive outcome results are slim, but the key is to get onto someone instantly, within 10 seconds. As it looks someone got started straight away, giving the best possible outcome. Only did my Life Support training again last week.
For anyone that's unsure what to do, just go on a course if you can. Most worksites put people on them automotically these days. It really isn't rocket science and you can't make things worse. And don't worry about being sued if you harm someone in the process. There is already a law in place (good samaritan) which protects you from any issues of that nature.
Yes, puts it into perspective really. This couldn't have been pleasant for those who witnessed what was going on as well. To whoever it was - I wish you well on your recovery.
Hope the person involved has pulled through and will be back at The Valley next season....thoughts and prayers are with the person and family and friends.....perhaps the club could also recognise the person who did the CPR?
Good luck to the bloke, hope he has many more seasons in the east stand. Fair play to the bloke who gave CPR, giving CPR for any length of time is no mean feat.
Really upsetting from the west stand. Our subs were aware quickly and to be fair they looked genuinely concerned and upset along with the rest of us. Very uncomfortable feeling for a while but that steward was brilliant, hopefully all his work wasn't in vain. Well done fella your a hero. All the best to our fan...be strong pal we're all with you!!!!! COR
Heart attacks and strokes are all about who is near you when it happens, you need to be lucky and have somebody near by that knows what to do. Defibs are essential but only work on certain cases, as they stop an irregular heartbeat and then restart it.
CPR is an effort and is not nice to watch or survive as it usually leads to severe bruising at best. Fair play to all the people that helped him especially the guy doing chest compressions, as it is not easy and is bloody knackering.
Happened right in front of me. It didn't look promising. Top work to the guy who did cpr.
Steward said at half time said he was okay and being taken to hospital so fingers crossed he's okay
And I was just 2 rows in front. Left me feeling the football was no more than incidental until half time and we heard he was OK.
You're right about the chap doing the cpr - shame the stewards had to butt in with their hero mentality and be really quite rude to the guy who may have saved this man's life. He was very gracious considering.
What did they say to him? I thought the stewards did a decent job, especially in such a serious situation. The guy doing cpr was on the scene very quickly and has given the guy a much improved chance of surviving. I really hope he pulls through
Look, to be fair they did do a good job in difficult circumstances, but they weren't interested that this guy was involved in the care of the fella (or that he had some medical qualifications), they summarily dismissed him as an interferer and treated him accordingly. Just felt it was unnecessary, it felt like they were weighing in with a 'we're here now to rescue everything' attitude.
It was all horrible though, and maybe I'm overreacting.
Really upsetting from the west stand. Our subs were aware quickly and to be fair they looked genuinely concerned and upset along with the rest of us. Very uncomfortable feeling for a while but that steward was brilliant, hopefully all his work wasn't in vain. Well done fella your a hero. All the best to our fan...be strong pal we're all with you!!!!! COR
Wasn't a steward doing the cpr, 'just' a guy nearby.
Happened right in front of me. It didn't look promising. Top work to the guy who did cpr.
Steward said at half time said he was okay and being taken to hospital so fingers crossed he's okay
And I was just 2 rows in front. Left me feeling the football was no more than incidental until half time and we heard he was OK.
You're right about the chap doing the cpr - shame the stewards had to butt in with their hero mentality and be really quite rude to the guy who may have saved this man's life. He was very gracious considering.
What did they say to him? I thought the stewards did a decent job, especially in such a serious situation. The guy doing cpr was on the scene very quickly and has given the guy a much improved chance of surviving. I really hope he pulls through
Look, to be fair they did do a good job in difficult circumstances, but they weren't interested that this guy was involved in the care of the fella (or that he had some medical qualifications), they summarily dismissed him as an interferer and treated him accordingly. Just felt it was unnecessary, it felt like they were weighing in with a 'we're here now to rescue everything' attitude.
It was all horrible though, and maybe I'm overreacting.
Not good, but I have been in that situation before when say the Ambulance service turn up and they move you to the side as the alternative is to trust you know what you are doing and you could simply have seen the Vinny Jones advert.
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My thoughts are with him.
I'm sure many in the ground noticed too, because the atmosphere just went flat for a while.
May be mistaken, but I'm sure there was a round of applause when the individual was taken out to the back of the east stand.
Please God the person concerned is ok.
A friend l play cricket with, in his mid-40s, had a heart attack about 6 weeks ago after playing in a particularly vigorous football match. He was released from hospital the same night, made it to Wembley to see Hull make it to the cup final (he has an ST) and played in our first match of the season on Sunday. The paramedics, and our NHS, are something else. Here's hoping for a similar recovery for our friend in Charlton.
CIFC (the old supporters team) lost a 16 year old player to a heart attack after a game & we raised a lot of money for the BHF in his memory.
Anyway just a suggestion & a good cause to bring players together....
You're right about the chap doing the cpr - shame the stewards had to butt in with their hero mentality and be really quite rude to the guy who may have saved this man's life. He was very gracious considering.
I personally thought it was touching that we, as a crowd, spontaneously applauded those involved in helping the guy. Nobody told us to do it, we just did. It's at these times when my faith in humanity is restored.
I really hope the man a speedy recovery. Was horrible to see.
Interesting reading about the defibrillator(s), how much are they, is it something the trust could aim to raise money for or even us on here.
Anyway truly hope the guy polls through.
All the best to our fan...be strong pal we're all with you!!!!!
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CPR is an effort and is not nice to watch or survive as it usually leads to severe bruising at best. Fair play to all the people that helped him especially the guy doing chest compressions, as it is not easy and is bloody knackering.
It was all horrible though, and maybe I'm overreacting.
Not good, but I have been in that situation before when say the Ambulance service turn up and they move you to the side as the alternative is to trust you know what you are doing and you could simply have seen the Vinny Jones advert.