Stoke City fan dies after seeing his team beat Fulham
A STOKE CITY fan died just minutes after watching his team win a match.
Peter Bunn, aged 72, suffered a cardiac arrest, while on his way home from watching Stoke beat Fulham 1-0 in the Barclays Premier League at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.
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Peter Bunn died after watching his beloved Stoke City beat Fulham 1-0 at the Britannia Stadium.
In a heart-felt tribute, on the Oatcake fanzine website, Peter's son, Anthony Bunn, described his dad as 'a great man'.
He said: "He was with his great pal, after watching his Stoke City win.
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"A bigger Stokie you will not find than Peter William Bunn. He took me and my brother everywhere.
"Family and Stoke City were everything to him. He was everything to his family.
Peter died while he was travelling home with family and friends after seeing his beloved Potters win against Fulham at around 5.15pm on Saturday. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
Anthony added: "I can't believe that I won't be seeing him with his manager's coat on again.
"But the script was written by the footballing gods – 3pm Saturday kick off, Stoke win, and he's with his best mate.
"Thanks for the greatest gift ever, for taking me and Phil by the hand and to the Victoria Ground, to truly belong.
"You were unforgettable Dad."
Bryan Shaw, chairman of the Stoke City Official Supporters Club, said: "It's tragic news that such a dedicated fan has passed away.
"My deepest sympathies go out to Peter's family at this difficult time."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to a medical incident at 5.15pm in Lonsdale Street in Stoke.
"An ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene and one male patient was treated and conveyed to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire."
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "At 5.45pm on Saturday officers assisted colleagues from the ambulance service, who were dealing with a man who had suffered a suspected cardiac arrest on Lonsdale Street, Stoke.
"Officers took a family member to hospital and assisted in taking the man's vehicle home.
"No further police involvement was required."
Comments
by johnwhite18
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 8:26PM
“Rip Mr Bunn at a place he loved and he saw his team get a win .”
by Potterspeil
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 7:44PM
“A fitting epitaph to your father Anthony; I am sure your dad would be as proud of you as you are of him?
(Nice to see Vale fans weighing in with respectful comments too.Appreciated.)
One great Stokie lost but two born. Our thoughts are with you, your brother and family.”
by Mr_Jingles
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 7:09PM
“Tributes to a man I have known all my life, and who was an inspiration when I was younger. Peter was one of the most local and loyal fanatical Stoke City supporters you would ever find. Stoke was a big part of his life. Stoke City have truly lost one of its greatest supporters over the decades its an end of an era.
I would also like to give Phil, Anthony and Sheila and the other family members my deepest sympathy and condolences, my prayers and thoughts are with them all at this difficult time.”
by Hope1day
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 6:51PM
“RIP from Vale Fan glad he bought so much joy to his family”
by doubty
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 6:40PM
“i think all of us would like to pass quickly, painlessly and doing what you love, surrounded by those you love. Great to see a local man, supporting a local team, and making it a family affair. am sure stoke will help the family give him a good send off. r.i.p. from a vale fan.”
by petemarino
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 4:39PM
“So very sad, hope he knew nothing and died a happy man. RIP pal.”
by warren-lloyd
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 9:42AM
“How very sad, RIP to the guy, heartfelt thoughts to family and loved ones. It can be that quick at times.”
by Whydelilah1
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 9:32AM
“A fine tribute Bunny, the Stoke City family has lost one of its best.
Thoughts are with you and your family mate.
R.I.P. to a fallen Stokie.
WD”