Ernie Crouch: Tributes Paid As Legendary Arsenal Fan Dies On Way To Emirates Stadium

Tributes have been pouring in for well-known Arsenal fan Ernie Crouch after it was reported that he died on his way to the match with Sunderland.

The 90-year-old had earned hero status at the Emirates Stadium for following the club home and away since 1934.

Ernie Crouch: Tributes paid as legendary Arsenal fan dies on way to Emirates Stadium

He won Eurocar’s Fan of the Season award last year, and was on his way to the Gunners’ match with Sunderland when he apparently died.

It’s claimed Ernie was blown into the path of a bus near Finchley Central station at 12:35 on Saturday, but sadly died at the scene.

RIP Ernie Crouch, a gust of wind blew him onto the road and he collided with a bus on his way to the game yesterday pic.twitter.com/n286E6LU0v
— Will (@WillTheGooner) December 6, 2015

RIP Ernie Crouch. Attending Arsenal matches home and away since the 1930's. A true Arsenal legend! pic.twitter.com/q3zvl86IGq
— A$AP (@LordRyanJohn) December 6, 2015

Rest in Peace Arsenal fan Ernie Crouch. Home and Away fan for 80 years. Passed away today before the game. Legend. pic.twitter.com/TKj8Hj70o8
— Fouad AFC (@FouadAFC) December 5, 2015

Tragic news about lifelong fan Ernie Crouch, who died on the way to his beloved Arsenal today. Hope the club do something in honour.
— Freddie. (@AFC_Freddie) December 5, 2015

Hope something can be be done for #erniecrouch at the next game . A #arsenal legend who deserves a fitting tribute @Arsenal @BlackScarfAFC
— mike hunt (@mikkiboy23) December 5, 2015