Crewe pay tribute to fan Chris Hagyard who died after falling ill at stadium at League Two clash with Grimsby

CREWE ALEXANDRA have paid tribute to a fan who passed away over the weekend.

Chris Hagyard died after “falling ill” at the club’s Gresty Road Stadium.

A fan passed away after “falling ill” at Crew Alexandra’s Gresty Road Stadium on SaturdayGetty

Crewe were playing Grimbsy Town in a League Two clash on Saturday.

The Railwaymen then announced Chris had passed away on Sunday.

In a statement on social media, the club paid tribute to “loyal fan” Chris.

It said: “The Club are deeply saddened to report that Chris Hagyard has died after falling ill at the stadium yesterday.

“Chris was a loyal fan and valued member of the #CreweAlex family. He will be greatly missed.

“Our thoughts are with Chris’ family and friends at this difficult time.”

Fans from a number of clubs also paid tribute to Chris on social media.

The League Two meeting between Crewe and Grimsby Town finished 3-0 to the away side.

The result leaves Crewe 18th in League Two.

Crewe were relegated from League One last season alongside Gillingham, Doncaster Rovers and AFC Wimbledon after finishing bottom of the table.

The Railwaymen are next in action on Tuesday night as they host table-toppers Leyton Orient.