An Aston Villa fan who suffered cardiac arrest during a match has met the hero who saved his life.
Villa’s UEFA Conference League semi-final match against Olympiacos on 2 May was delayed after the incident occurred on the stroke of half-time, with fans evacuated from the lower stand of the Holte End at Villa Park.
Josh Moseley was the fan who had collapsed and received emergency CPR from fellow Villa fan Heidi Elliott before more paramedics arrived at the scene. The two had never met before.
Supporters dispersed from the area after the public address system urged them to clear the space to allow treatment to take place, and Elliott was attacked by another fan, who asked to be recognized for her efforts.
Elliott and Moseley have already met and were seen smiling as they posed for a photo outside Villa Park, with the image shared by Josh’s father Jason on X (formerly Twitter).
Elliott is a paramedic working for East Midlands Ambulance Service and rushed to Josh’s aid.
Aston Villa have recognized her for her work and efforts in helping save Josh’s life.
Fans were quickly moved away from the Holte End while emergency services attended the scene.
In the photo which appears to have been taken on the day Villa drew 3-3 with Liverpool in the Premier League, Josh can be seen smiling, looking into the lens with his arm around Elliott.
Trainee paramedic Elliott, who works for East Midlands Ambulance Service, appears to be laughing in the photo as he meets Josh for the first time since the incident.
“The moment you meet the angel who saved your life,” the legend said. “One of our family now.”
As the incident unfolded, members of the emergency services erected a black screen as they attempted to shield Josh from the view of thousands of supporters inside the stadium.
An ambulance was quickly prepared to take him to the hospital as excited fans watched the stressful scenes unfold inside the ground.
Josh was later taken to the ambulance as fans from both teams showed their support by applauding.
The players attempted to keep warm by kicking the ball into the tunnel while they were momentarily prevented from taking the field.
The second half was delayed for a few minutes as the Villa and Olympiacos players waited anxiously inside the tunnel before leaving.
An announcement was made asking fans to evacuate parts of Holte End following the ordeal.
Fans waited in shock as the game was delayed, and the events that took place earlier this month were unclear.
Jason described the incident as “one of the worst experiences a parent can go through” and revealed Josh was in hospital for eight days.
Elliott was invited to meet the Aston Villa team as the club gave her a season ticket.
Jason has been providing an update on Josh’s condition since the incident via his X account and revealed that he was in hospital for eight days after collapsing.
In response to Aston Villa sharing a video of Elliott meeting the team, Jason wrote: “This is so fantastic and words cannot express our love for her. In light of Villa’s (sic) offer to pay the Heidi (sic) season, we will talk to Heidi and choose a suitable charity to use the money from the go (sic) fund. See you later L2.’
In the video, Elliott posed alongside players including Leon Bailey, Ezri Konsa and John McGinn before watching an open training session.
He was later offered a free season ticket, and the Moseley family initially splashed out £1,250 to do it themselves.
Jason shared a photo of Josh leaving the hospital on May 10 with the caption: “After one of the worst experiences a parent can go through, after the intervention of a list of incredible people that (sic) long to mention, I can post a photo.” of my son leaving the hospital 8 days after cardiac arrest. Words will never be enough. VINE.’
She had previously revealed that Josh was awaiting surgery to have a defibrillator fitted after the events.
