Portsmouth send full support to Colby Bishop as they release statement on health concern

Portsmouth send their full support to player Colby Bishop as they release a statement on a health concern of his after initial checks.

On Tuesday (30 July) morning, the Championship club confirmed that Colby is set for immediate surgery after a routine heart scan revealed a potential risk.

It’s always scary to hear about someone needing surgery, but as mentioned below, Colby and his medical team are doing everything they can to ensure he gets the best care possible going forward.

It’s not known as to how long his recovery process is, but health comes first and with a matter like this, it’s important he takes all the time he needs before feeling ready to get himself on the pitch again.

As per Portsmouth, The News, he hasn’t wasn’t present for the club’s training camp in Croatia, nor has he played in pre-season. Earlier this month, he became a father.

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CLUB STATEMENT:

During a routine heart scan as part of the club’s pre-season medical checks, a potential risk was identified to Colby Bishop.

Following subsequent discussions with cardiologists, our medical team and Colby, it was decided that the best course of action would be for the player to undergo immediate surgery to rectify this matter.

Everyone at Portsmouth FC is fully supportive of Colby and his family.

The club will update further on Colby’s expected return to action once his rehabilitation programme has been determined.

Colby said: “Definitely not the start to the season I expected receiving this news. It’s been a really uncertain time for myself, my wife and new baby.

“Despite the difficult circumstance, I am extremely grateful to have been referred to a world-leading expert in a ground-breaking procedure to get me back to full fitness.

“I would like to thank everyone at Portsmouth Football Club for their ongoing support throughout. I look forward to playing in front of you all at Fratton Park on my return.”

Fans as well as Portsmouth send their full support to Colby Bishop as they release a statement on his health concern…

@edzibit: All the best Colby, and can’t wait to see you back

@woodman_elliott: Wishing the magic man well ❤️

@Jamesr02_: Recover well Colby 💙

@TylerBr83599640: Oh my god. Wishing you all the best Colby 💙

@willisclarkie: Great work spotting it. Go well Colbs 🫶

@Freddieoliverr1: All the best colby 🎩

@PaulBro94891384: Get well soon Colby.

@sammiepfc03: Sending love to you Colby 💙 🎩

@JuggsLife: All the best Colby 🔵

@PompeyChimes90: Get well soon Magic Man, love to all of your family and come back strong 💙

@EdieWeide: thinking of you colby 💙

@NotMiltos: Stay strong Colby 💙

@FrattonBlue: Blimey. Puts football into perspective. Get well soon 💪💪

@RayCampbellSays: Thoughts are with Bishop and his family..get well soon!!! I’m glad they found it early so you can heal and come back fighting!! All the best!!

@HarryGardner26: Ohhh god, all the best @ColbyBishop29

@lj_1898: all the best bish 💙

@anything_pompey: All the best Colby 💙

@jordy_drapes: 🥺 get well soon Colby!

@StronnerJack: Omg. Best of luck Colby

@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE: Sending love to Colby x

@Sam_Oliver_629: All the best Colby, gotta get yourself health for the family before thinking of anything else 🫶🏻

@jayleggett1: All the best 💙

@Pompeynat1988: Wishing you a speedy recovery Colby

@suffolk_lad8: All the best Colby 💙

@AmberleySecure: Thank you to @Pompey for the transparency, much appreciated. Colby, take it easy. As much as we want you back in the team quickly, we don’t want that at the expense of your long term wellbeing. Your baby needs a daddy.

@ThorndykeGary: I know he’ll show the same fight and determination to get through this as he shows when he has the star and crescent on his chest.. Get well soon Colby, we are all with you…PUP

@Hayden_PFC: I hope he takes as long as needed and the club thoroughly support him, health is wealth 💙

@FTM1042: Get well soon Colby I hope all surgery and recovery goes well and that you’re back on the pitch soon. From a Sunderland fan I had a stent fitted in my heart and since my procedure I feel better. All the best

@haz_bond: Damn. A blow for everyone. Best of luck to Colby with the surgery. Fingers crossed comes back stronger and fitter. People can finally stop with the rumours etc. Best of luck with recovery and glad all is good with mum and baby. Hope to see him back on the pitch soon. 💙

@markj2k73: Not good news but good luck in your surgery and recovery and hope it all goes OK and you are back banging goals in again @ColbyBishop29. Health and family always comes first 🩵

@vaughanyyy96: Wishing all the best to colby and his family. Well done all for identifying the potential issue 👏

@rickstrang: Good work from all the back room team on this one. All the best to Colby. Get the surgery done and get back soon.

@Buntingfootball: This shows the importance of medical checks. Excellent work from the Portsmouth medical staff to identify such a serious issue. All the best to Colby in his recovery hope to see him back scoring goals as soon as possible just not against Sunderland.