Portsmouth director Eric Eisner donates £500 to Basher Benfield's family after touching Twitter tribute
Pompey director Eric Eisner has made an emotional tribute to ‘friend’ Basher Benfield – and donated £500 to his grieving family.
Blues fanatic Benfield passed away at QA Hospital on Sunday evening after suffering from ill health for a number of years.
Through his work representing fans, Benfield befriended Eisner, a Pompey board member and director of owners Tornante.
On Monday evening, following the 56-year-old’s passing, Eisner posted a touching Tweet paying his respects to the late Blues supporter.
He wrote: ‘This is really sad news. Basher was a fantastic gentleman who was a true Pompey fan and loved the club as much as anyone could.
‘He was an encyclopedia of football knowledge. It was an honor to know him and call him a friend. Sad sad news’.
What’s more, with friend Jodie Spill having set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Benfield’s funeral and aid his family, Eisner contributed £500.
Presently £1,210 has been raised by Pompey supporters, which will be used to help his family with financial challenges ahead.
Eric Eisner, son of Pompey chairman Michael, is presently in Los Angeles and has been unable to visit Fratton Park since lockdown was introduced in March.
Meanwhile, a number of supporters are calling for a minute’s silence ahead of kick-off in Saturday’s game against Doncaster in tribute to Benfield.
To contribute toward Benfield’s crowdfunding campaign, click HERE.
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