MEDICAL STAFF’S SPEEDY WORK IS HAILED

BARNSLEY’S League One fixture against Burton Albion was postponed on Saturday after a “medical emergency”.

An air ambulance landed on the pitch at Oakwell as kick-off was delayed, before the match was called off around 30 minutes later.

Barnsley praised the “swift response” from the Yorkshire Ambulance service and their own medical staff and that of Burton Albion.

Steve Bailey, safety officer at Barnsley Football Club thanked both sets of supporters who he said behaved impeccably whilst the incident was ongoing.

Bailey said: “It became apparent very quickly that the incident was of a serious nature. This required a quick response from all medical staff inside Oakwell at the time. We don’t want to comment on the incident until we have further details.

“What we do want to say is that everyone connected to both clubs has acted in an impeccable manner, showing the community spirit and togetherness that was required, as well as showing understanding as to why the game was postponed.

“Football does not matter in a situation like this – we all send our best wishes to the gentleman and his family.”

Chief executive Gauthier Ganaye said: “All of the medical staff inside of Oakwell, along with Steve (Bailey) and his team responded superbly to a serious incident.

“All of us remain concerned and send our best wishes to the gentleman involved, along with his family.

“We would like to especially thank the fast response of Yorkshire Ambulance and their staff.

“The importance of knowing important medical technique has been seen today and we will continue to raise awareness on this topic.”

At the time of going to press, the club had no further update on the condition of the man.