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Bolton Wanderers Match Abandoned Due to Fan's Medical Emergency

Bolton Wanderers - cardiac arrest - Cheltenham Town - Iain Purslow - League One - medical emergency

Bolton Wanderers' game against Cheltenham Town came to a sudden halt as a fan suffered a medical emergency, leading to the match's abandonment. Find out more below!

Bolton Wanderers faced a harrowing moment when their game against Cheltenham Town was abruptly abandoned following a fan's suspected cardiac arrest. The medical emergency in the crowd prompted both teams to be led off the pitch, bringing the match to an unexpected halt. The incident cast a somber shadow over the game, highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness in sports events.

In a tragic turn of events, the supporter who collapsed during the match, identified as 71-year-old Iain Purslow, sadly passed away. The lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan's sudden demise left a profound impact on the football community, with tributes pouring in for the dedicated supporter. The club and fans mourned the loss of a cherished member of the Bolton Wanderers community.

On a slightly lighter note, Bolton Wanderers players participated in launching a new 10k race in the town, showing their commitment to engaging with the local community. Additionally, the team awaits the outcome of their FA Cup third round replay against Luton Town before confirming their rearranged game against Cheltenham. As the football world mourns the loss of a loyal fan, Bolton Wanderers continue to navigate through both on and off-field challenges, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.

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Bolton Wanderers confirm game was called off after fan suffered ... (Manchester Evening News)

Bolton Wanderers' game against Cheltenham Town was abandoned after a supporter suffered a 'suspected cardiac arrest'. Both teams were led off the pitch at ...

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Bolton Wanderers v Cheltenham off after medical emergency (The Bolton News)

Bolton Wanderers' League One game against Cheltenham Town has been abandoned after a medical emergency in the crowd.

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Bolton Wanderers vs Cheltenham Town abandoned after medical ... (The Athletic)

Bolton Wanderers' League One game against Cheltenham Town on Saturday afternoon was abandoned after a medical emergency in the crowd.

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Bolton Wanderers vs Cheltenham abandoned after medical ... (Manchester Evening News)

Bolton's home game against Cheltenham on Saturday afternoon was halted in the first half after a fan collapsed in the stands, with both sets of players ...

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Bolton vs Cheltenham: League One match postponed after medical ... (Sky News)

A League One match between Bolton Wanderers and Cheltenham Town has been postponed following a medical emergency in the crowd.

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Bolton Wanderers v Cheltenham Town: Match day LIVE with Jon ... (Gloucestershire Live)

The Robins have so far drawn twice and lost once in their three visits to the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Boss Darrell Clarke will welcome forward Rob Street ...

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Bolton match abandoned due to medical emergency as paramedics ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The fixture between Bolton and Cheltenham at the Toughsheet Community Stadium was initially suspended in the 29th minute before being abandoned around 30 ...

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Bolton v Cheltenham abandoned after medical emergency in stands (The Guardian)

The League One match between Bolton and Cheltenham was abandoned on Saturday after a supporter suffered a medical emergency and needed lengthy treatment in ...

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Bolton v Cheltenham halted after medical emergency (BBC News)

Bolton's home League One game against Cheltenham is abandoned after 29 minutes following a medical emergency in the crowd.

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Bolton Wanderers' clash with Cheltenham Town is abandoned ... (Daily Mail)

The match was paused on 29 minutes when a fan fell ill, with Bolton revealing in a statement that the individual had suffered a suspected cardiac arrest.

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Bolton match abandoned (Cheltenham Town FC)

Today's Sky Bet League One fixture against Bolton Wanderers was abandoned due to a medical emergency in the crowd.

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Bolton Wanderers game against Cheltenham abandoned due to ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Bolton Wanderers' League One game against Cheltenham Town has been abandoned after a medical emergency in the crowd.

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Wanderers footballers on hand to help launch community 10k run (The Bolton News)

Bolton Wanderers players were on hand to launch a new 10k race taking place in the town in April.

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Bolton Wanderers wait for Luton tie before Cheltenham decision (The Bolton News)

Bolton Wanderers will see how their FA Cup third round replay against Luton Town goes before confirming the date of their rearrange game against…

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Bolton Wanderers duo feature for Australia and Guinea-Bissau (The Bolton News)

Carlos Mendes Gomes came off the bench in Guinea-Bissau's Africa Cup of Nations opener against Ivory Coast. The Bolton man replaced Moreto Cassama in the ...

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Bolton Wanderers announce fan has died after suffering cardiac ... (Mirror.co.uk)

After suffering a cardiac arrest during Bolton's League One game against Cheltenham, supporter Iain Purslow has sadly passed away at the age of 71.

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Bolton Wanderers fan dies after collapse at Cheltenham game (The Bolton News)

Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the supporter who collapsed during Saturday's abandoned game against Cheltenham Town has died.

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Lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan dies of a suspected cardiac arrest ... (Daily Mail)

On Sunday the club confirmed the lifelong Trotters supporter, named as 71-year-old Iain Purslow, had passed away after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

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Bolton Wanderers pay tribute to lifelong fan who died after ... (Manchester Evening News)

Iain Purslow, 71, who was from Oldham, fell ill during their League 1 match against Cheltenham Town at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday (January 13).

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