Soccer: Referee dies after collapsing on pitch

A referee has died after collapsing with a heart attack on the pitch during the Third Division game between Southend and Mansfield.

A referee has died after collapsing with a heart attack on the pitch during the Third Division game between Southend and Mansfield.

Mike North was rushed to Southend General Hospital after collapsing in the centre circle three minutes before half time at Roots Hall.

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