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Update emerges on Farsley player after on-field medical emergency with game abandoned

An update emerges on the condition of Farsley Celtic player Lewis Turner after an on-field medical emergency with the game abandoned.

The Farsley captain suffered a suspected cardiac arrest during an FA Trophy match at Gateshead, with the hosts being 1-0 up a the time through Luke Hannant’s goal 10 minutes before the incident.

The game was abandoned in the 28th minute following the incident with Turner being resuscitated by the medical staff and paramedics at the scene and was taken to the hospital.

His club tweeted at 8:43pm: “Tonight’s FA Trophy fixture at Gateshead has been abandoned following a serious injury to Celts’ player Lewis Turner.

“Lewis has now been taken away via ambulance following an on-field medical emergency.

“We will update supporters on Lewis’ condition when possible.”

Later updates confirmed that he is “conscious and talking,” which provides significant relief given the initial severity of the situation.

Gateshead tweeted: “There is a break in play with a @FarsleyCelticFC player receiving on-field treatment.

“Both teams have returned to the changing rooms, with on-field medical attention currently ongoing.

“Our best wishes go out to @FarsleyCelticFC captain Lewis Turner, who has now been taken away via ambulance following an on-field medical emergency. Play remains paused, with both teams having returned to the changing rooms.

“Following discussions between both clubs, the decision has been taken to abandon tonight’s game.

“Our thoughts go out to Lewis Turner & all involved with @FarsleyCelticFC at this time ❤️”

FARSLEY CELTIC STATEMENT:

In tonight’s FA Trophy match with Gateshead, our captain Lewis Turner suffered a suspected cardiac arrest.

Thanks to the superb professional work by the medical staff and paramedics Lewis was resuscitated and was taken to hospital.

It is with great relief and happiness that we can report that Lewis is conscious and talking.

We will provide further updates as and when it is appropriate to do so.

We have been in contact with the relevant governing bodies, and in conjunction with them we will be offering all the support possible to Lewis, his family, and the other players and staff.

Incidents like this put life into context and we hope you will all join us in wishing Lewis and his family all the very best and we look forward to seeing him again soon.

Twitter users gave their reaction as an update emerges on the Farsley player after on-field medical emergency with the game abandoned…

@htafcawaytravel: All the best with recovery Lewis, from us all at the Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club.

@DavidOr73154085: Good news to hear Lewis is recovering, thanks to the fast medical team’s assistance.

@TheDB30: Brilliant news! Many thanks for the update. Wish Lewis all the best with his recovery and look forward to seeing you at the rearranged game 🤝

@HeedFan: Brilliant Brilliant News not only for Lewis but his immediate family, team mates and the football club too. Hopefully Lewis will go on from strength to strength. Speedy recovery young sir. Them Geordie nurses will look after you. #getwellsoon

@DoolanPd: Brilliant news. Good luck with your recovery. I had 2 stents fitted last year. Ex heed players so understand what you may be going through 💪

@ItsJustTheMess1: Fantastic to hear wish him a speedy recovery thank you for providing the update ❤️‍🩹

@BlessedBobby_: Thank god ❤️ wishing him the absolute best recovery and hopefully he can be back playing in no time

@Lewcastle99: This is the most important news of obviously health becomes first before football thinking of you Lewis speed recovery.

@JT20John: Firstly Wishing Lewis all the very best in his recovery. To the wider squad including coaches look after yourselves and each other it’s an awful experience that affects you too.

@astley24: This is brilliant news can’t stress how important cpr and defibrillators are… been banging on about this for years I urge every1 who plays sports to go get a yearly check up.. there’s a reason I started the campaign and it was to be able to save lives at non professional grounds

@KatieEdwards_11: Great news to see that he is talking after the incident. This put life into perspective, you just never know… Wishing Lewis all the best in his recovery 💚

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