Blackpool boss Mick McCarthy attends the memorial service for Mr Johnson who sadly died following a brawl outside The Manchester pub on Saturday (March 4).placeholder image
Blackpool boss Mick McCarthy attends the memorial service for Mr Johnson who sadly died following a brawl outside The Manchester pub on Saturday (March 4).

Blackpool FC holds memorial service for Seasiders fan Tony Johnson who died after post-match brawl outside pub

By Sean Gleaves
Published 6th Mar 2023, 16:26 GMT
Updated 6th Mar 2023, 17:31 GMT

Blackpool FC held a memorial service for a Seasiders fan who sadly died following a post-match brawl outside a pub in the resort.

These were the scenes:

Blackpool FC scarves were placed on the Mortensen Statue outside Bloomfield Road in honour of Mr Johnson.

7. Memorial service for Tony Johnson

Blackpool FC scarves were placed on the Mortensen Statue outside Bloomfield Road in honour of Mr Johnson. Photo: Daniel Martino

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Burnley FC also expressed its sadness after learning of the tragedy. A club spokesman said: "Burnley Football Club are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing away of Blackpool fan, Tony Johnson, in the early hours of this morning. We share our thoughts and condolences with his family, friends and everyone at Blackpool Football Club."

8. Memorial service for Tony Johnson

Burnley FC also expressed its sadness after learning of the tragedy. A club spokesman said: "Burnley Football Club are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing away of Blackpool fan, Tony Johnson, in the early hours of this morning. We share our thoughts and condolences with his family, friends and everyone at Blackpool Football Club." Photo: Daniel Martino

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Blackpool FC said they would be offering an open book of condolence from 4pm in the Moretti Lounge, giving supporters the opportunity to pay their respects to Tony.

9. Memorial service for Tony Johnson

Blackpool FC said they would be offering an open book of condolence from 4pm in the Moretti Lounge, giving supporters the opportunity to pay their respects to Tony. Photo: Daniel Martino

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A GoFundMe page set up in Mr Johnson’s memory raised over £10,000 in just five hours. David Ragozzino, the man who organised the fundraiser, said: "Unfortunately, our good friend Tony Johnson passed away early this morning following being on life support since Saturday evening. We would really like to help his partner and family at this terrible time with help towards any funeral costs or other financial commitments that they have at this time. Please give what you can. Tony was a loyal and true Seasider.”

10. Memorial service for Tony Johnson

A GoFundMe page set up in Mr Johnson’s memory raised over £10,000 in just five hours. David Ragozzino, the man who organised the fundraiser, said: "Unfortunately, our good friend Tony Johnson passed away early this morning following being on life support since Saturday evening. We would really like to help his partner and family at this terrible time with help towards any funeral costs or other financial commitments that they have at this time. Please give what you can. Tony was a loyal and true Seasider.” Photo: Daniel Martino

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A spokesman for Blackpool FC said: "All of the thoughts of everyone at the football club go out to Tony's family and friends. Rest in peace, Tony."

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A spokesman for Blackpool FC said: "All of the thoughts of everyone at the football club go out to Tony's family and friends. Rest in peace, Tony." Photo: Memorial service for Tony Johnson

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Mick McCarthy pays his respects to Seasiders fan Tony Johnson.

12. Memorial service for Tony Johnson

Mick McCarthy pays his respects to Seasiders fan Tony Johnson. Photo: Daniel Martino

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