Plans shared for Blackpool FC fans to pay respects following death of Seasiders supporter at Bloomfield Road

Blackpool fans will pay their respects this week after the death of a supporter following a medical emergency inside Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon.

Play was halted during the second half of the Seasiders’ 3-1 win over Peterborough United after there was a signal for assistance in the north side of the West Stand.

Despite the best efforts of numerous medical professionals, the fan, who has been named as Graham Sharman, passed away.

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Following this, the Blackpool faithful will now come together for a period of reflection at the Stan Mortensen statue at Bloomfield Road at 6pm on Tuesday evening (April 14).

Alongside this, the club will work with supporters groups on additional plans for further down the line.

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Sharing the news of this week’s gathering, broadcaster and Seasiders supporter Chris Hull wrote on X: “When a Blackpool fan passes - particularly at a match - our tangerine hearts come together. We are all in this together until the end.

“Tuesday (14th April) at 6pm fans will hold a two-minute reflection at The Morty Statue to show respect to Graham, one of our own, and his family.”

Following the medical emergency on Saturday afternoon, the news of Mr Sharman’s death was shared on Sunday.

“Blackpool Football Club is deeply saddened to report the news of the passing of supporter Graham Sharman,” the club wrote in a statement. “Graham suffered a medical emergency in the second half of Saturday's match at Bloomfield Road. Despite the best efforts of numerous medical professionals, Graham sadly passed away.

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“The club have been in contact with his family and will remain in close communication to offer any support that is needed at this time.

“The thoughts and condolences of everyone go out to Graham’s family and all of those connected at this time. Rest in peace, Graham.”