- Jacob Miles, who was the fourth official, changed Rob Smith because the linesman
- Eddie Sensible, a member of the gang, stood in as fourth official after the swap
- Comes after Baggies fan Mark Townsend died aged 57 within the stands on Saturday
Assistant referee Rob Smith has been rushed to hospital after being stretchered off throughout West Brom’s conflict with Middlesbrough within the Championship.
The incident occurred within the early exchanges of the match which noticed the league’s third-placed facet host Boro who lie in eighth.
Medics instantly ran in direction of the linesman, who appeared to faint on the touchline, because the Hawthorns descended right into a frightened hush.
Play resumed round eight minutes later with Jacob Miles, who was the fourth official, wired up and readied to tackle the duties of the assistant referee.
Assistant referee Rob Smith has been rushed to hospital after being stretchered off throughout West Brom’s conflict with Middlesbrough within the Championship
Play resumed round eight minutes later with Jacob Miles, who was the fourth official, wired up and readied to tackle the duties of the assistant referee
The Hawthorns descended right into a involved hush as medics attended to Smith
It later emerged Eddie Sensible, a member of the house crowd, stood in as fourth official.
Hayden Hackney’s 73rd-minute strike from the sting of the field noticed the away facet take all three factors.
West Brom’s official X account confirmed the incident shortly after it occurred, posting: ‘There is a stoppage in play as one of many referee’s assistants receives remedy.’
The medical emergency comes after a Baggies supporter died throughout Saturday’s match in opposition to Sheffield Wednesday.
The membership paid tribute to Mark Townsend, who handed away aged 57, earlier than Tuesday night time’s match with head coach Carlos Corberan paying tribute to the fan forward of the sport.
He mentioned: ‘Sadly we acquired the very unhealthy information after the earlier recreation.
‘From this second, he and his household have been in our ideas on a regular basis.
A purpose from Hayden Hackney from the sting of the field noticed the away facet take all three factors
The medical emergency comes after Baggies supporter Mark Townsend died throughout Saturday’s match in opposition to Sheffield Wednesday. The membership paid tribute to him on Tuesday night time
Head coach Carlos Corberan paid tribute to the fan forward of the sport versus Middlesborough
‘We’re going to try to dedicate this recreation for him as a result of it is very painful to have misplaced him.’
A West Brom spokesperson mentioned: ‘The membership is in common contact with the supporter’s household and once more asks that they’re allowed to mourn their loss privately.
‘Albion will work with Sheffield Wednesday, the EFL and all related events to determine the circumstances referring to the supporter’s tragic passing.’
