A BURY FC supporter was in a stable condition in hospital on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest outside a stadium.

Paramedics and first aiders had to restart Brian Allen’s heart after he collapsed near the away turnstiles at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow at about 1.55pm last Saturday, February 4.

After his condition deteriorated, emergency services had to carry out advanced life support before he was rushed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by ambulance.

His condition was described as ‘critical’ at the weekend, but he has now been moved off the critical list.

Brian’s son David thanked everyone for their messages of support and the treatment given to his dad.

He said: “We really appreciate everyone’s concern and help from both clubs, stewards, the Red Cross, family and friends, the wider football family and of course everyone working so hard at Shrewsbury hospital.

A West Midlands Ambulance spokesman confirmed two ambulances and a senior paramedic officer were sent to the scene.

“On arrival at the scene the man was conscious, but his condition quickly deteriorated and he suffered a cardiac arrest,” they said.

“CPR was started and ambulance staff administered advanced life support.

“Thankfully, the work of ambulance staff and first aiders at the scene successfully managed to restart the man’s heart.

“He was then transferred to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further treatment.”

Alan Roberts, safety officer at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, said he had been in touch with the family and passed on the best wishes of everyone at the football club. A Bury Football Club spokesman said all involved with the Shakers hoped to see Mr Allen back at their home stadium as soon as possible.