Anne Austin, an Ipswich Town supporter, passed away during a Championship football match on Friday at Portman Road stadium. The club announced Ms Austin, who was a lifelong supporter and long-time season ticket holder, fell ill during the half-time interval in the lower tier of the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand during the match against QPR. Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was unable to recover from her illness.
Ipswich Town chief executive Mark Ashton expressed his deep sadness at the news and said the club had been in touch with Ms Austin’s family to offer support during this difficult time. The players and coaching staff will wear black armbands on New Year’s Day during their away fixture with Stoke City as a mark of respect to Ms Austin and her family.
The manager of Ipswich Town team, Kieran McKenna, said their thoughts were with Ms Austin’s family during this difficult moment. Meanwhile, QPR expressed their condolences to the family of Ms Austin, and everyone at Ipswich Town. The match in question, played between Ipswich Town and QPR, ended in a goalless draw, with Ms Austin’s illness causing a delay of about 20 minutes in the second half.
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This is a sad reminder that, despite the exciting atmosphere of a football stadium, health issues can strike anyone at any time. Ipswich Town and QPR fans alike will come together to offer condolences, thoughts, and prayers for the family of Ms Austin as they mourn their loss
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