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Sunderland fan Michael Waggott dies after collapsing at Burton Albion match

A Sunderland fan who collapsed during the League One clash with Burton Albion has died, the club has said.

The game was halted a few minutes after kick-off last Tuesday to allow paramedics at the Stadium of Light to get to supporter Michael Waggott.

The lifelong fan was treated for 40 minutes in the stand before being taken to hospital, where he died on Thursday.

The club paid tribute to Mr Waggott saying: "You will forever be red and white. You will be remembered, always."

All at Sunderland AFC are incredibly saddened by the passing of lifelong supporter Michael Waggott.