Game canceled in Premier League
Luton captain collapses on the pitch
December 16, 2023, 6:25 p.m
In the middle of the game between Bournemouth and Luton Town, Tom Lockyer collapses on the pitch and requires medical attention. After a minute-long interruption, the game is stopped. The Luton captain only underwent heart surgery in the summer. He is “awake and responsive”.
Luton Town’s game at AFC Bournemouth had to be abandoned in the English Premier League on Saturday after Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch in the second half. The player received treatment on the pitch midway through the second half.
After a few minutes he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher to the applause of the fans. The BBC said he was “awake and responsive”. The 29-year-old Lockyer collapsed in the play-off final against Coventry City in May and was taken to hospital at the time. He underwent heart surgery and was then given the green light to continue his career.
After the game was abandoned by referee Simon Hooper after a minute-long break, both teams came back onto the field and applauded the audience, who responded to the gesture with applause on all four sides of the stadium.
The players took a victory lap around the stadium.
(Photo: picture alliance / Sipa USA)
Luton coach Rob Edwards was close to tears. He also thanked the audience, close to tears, while a “Thank You” formed on his lips, the Guardian reported. Then he hit his chest.
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