Tom Lockyer 18:28 - Dec 16 with 547 views | WestSussexBlue | Sounds like he’s now stable after his collapse. Good news, hopefully a full recovery for the young man. | | | | |
Tom Lockyer on 18:50 - Dec 16 with 494 views | ArnieM | Taken from the BBC news website : Fingers crossed he’s going to recover. Sadly I think that’s possibly his career over now. Life and family is FAR more important. Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer is "stable" after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during the abandoned Premier League match at Bournemouth, his club confirmed. Both sets of players were taken off midway through the second half as Lockyer received medical treatment. The 29-year-old was responsive as he was carried off on a stretcher to applause and taken to hospital. Luton said Lockyer was "stable and currently undergoing further tests". "Our medical staff have confirmed that the Hatters captain [Tom Lockyer] suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch, but was responsive by the time he was taken off on the stretcher," Luton said. "He received further treatment inside the stadium, for which we once again thank the medical teams from both sides. "Tom was transferred to hospital, where we can reassure supporters that he is stable and currently undergoing further tests with his family at his bedside." Following confirmation the game was abandoned, both the Luton and Bournemouth players came back out on to the pitch to applaud the supporters, with Hatters manager Rob Edwards visibly emotional. Lockyer collapsed during the play-off final win against Coventry in May before being taken to hospital. He subsequently had heart surgery and was given the all-clear to return to playing in June. The Premier League said in a statement: "The match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town FC has been abandoned due to a player medical incident. "Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today's match." Luton called for players, staff and supporters "to come together" in support of Lockyer and his family. "We are sorry to all supporters present that players from both sides were in no state of mind to continue with the game after seeing their much-loved team-mate and friend taken off like that and staff could not carry on with managing the game in such circumstances," Luton said. "We thank everyone for the wonderful applause and singing of Locks' [Lockyer's] name inside the stadium at such a difficult time." Bournemouth responded to Luton's update on Lockyer's condition, saying: "We're relieved to hear Tom is responsive." The club added: "Our thoughts will continue to be with Tom and his family at this time. We'd like to thank all the medical staff for their quick action as well as everyone inside the stadium for their support and unity during a difficult moment." | |
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Tom Lockyer on 18:53 - Dec 16 with 486 views | Mullet | All about his survival, his health and recovery now. Does seem that the game and society is more finely attuned to the problem too. Hope he gets the right advice and isn't left pressured into playing on at all if it's not the right thing. | |
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Tom Lockyer on 18:54 - Dec 16 with 480 views | SitfcB |
Tom Lockyer on 18:53 - Dec 16 by Mullet | All about his survival, his health and recovery now. Does seem that the game and society is more finely attuned to the problem too. Hope he gets the right advice and isn't left pressured into playing on at all if it's not the right thing. |
Obviously underlying issues, he collapsed in the play off final in May as well! Was surprised he made quite a quick comeback. Poor lad. | |
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Tom Lockyer on 18:57 - Dec 16 with 461 views | MK1 | Top player who I have always rated. Unfortunately, that is career over. Hope Luton offer him a coaching role within the club. Wish him a full recovery and all the best for the future. | | | |
Tom Lockyer on 18:58 - Dec 16 with 456 views | GlasgowBlue |
Tom Lockyer on 18:54 - Dec 16 by SitfcB | Obviously underlying issues, he collapsed in the play off final in May as well! Was surprised he made quite a quick comeback. Poor lad. |
Luton confirmed he had a cardiac arrest. Poor bloke. Hope he fully recovers. | |
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