Update made on progress of non league manager who suffered medical emergency during match

An update has been made on the progress of non league manager Paul Pittuck who suffered a medical emergency during a match in December.

On the 27th of that month, the Stansted boss, also a self proclaimed Tottenham season ticket holder, was on the touchline for the Essex Senior League clash against Saffron Walden Town.

However, he ended up being taken to hospital and he was told that he had been experiencing a heart attack, and will now need time to recover.

CLUB STATEMENT from @FCStansted pic.twitter.com/j1JjcRUs09

— Glyn Warwick (@hargrave_park) December 31, 2022

CLUB STATEMENT:

Last Tuesday during our Essex Senior League clash against Saffron Walden our team manager Paul Pittuck suffered a medical emergency. Both clubs and an off-duty Paramedic made the decision to transport Paul immediately to A&E at Addenbrookes Hospital where the diagnosis showed Paul had suffered a heart attack.

Paul has now had two operations and treatment to resolve the issues which have been successful. He is now stable and currently being monitored. The Doctors are happy with his progression, so things are looking positive. He will be out of action for a while as he has been through a hell of a lot and his recovery will take time.

All of us at the club are thinking of Paul and his immediate family at this moment in time.

We also thank Saffron Walden FC for their support when the emergency took place. The club will keep you updated and we look forward to Pauls return.

Wishing super @PaulPitzy a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 the airport army is all behind you pic.twitter.com/eiwh2WD2ng

— Rich Paterson (@themeatbeast) December 27, 2022

537 were in attendance for the fixture, which finished in a 1-1 draw, but fans were in agreement that the result wasn’t important and it was the boss who was in everyone’s heart and minds at the time.

@essexfootie, who was at the match, spoke about the medical incident at around half time via social media: “Play between @SWTFootballClub v @FCStansted is stopped. We appear to have some kind of medical emergency. One of the physios has raced to the dressing room. This looks quite serious. #ESL

“It appears to be someone in the @FCStansted dugout. I don’t want to speculate any more, but there appears to be some concern, and I think an ambulance has been summoned. Play suspended at @SWTFootballClub. #ESL

“It looks like @SWTFootballClub v @FCStansted is about to resume. A swift recovery to the individual involved. Just 2-3 minutes left of normal time to play. #ESL

Then after the final whistle: “Football not really on the mind of @FCStansted right now. I’ll leave the club to make a statement, but wishing the individual involved a speedy recovery. Another example of why having a good physio is so important.”

Twitter users sent supportive messages as an update was made on the progress of non league manager Paul Pittuck who suffered a medical emergency during the match on the 27th of December…

@markhealy80: Been getting constant updates from his family member to the old Hannakins boys. The man is an absolute winner ❤️

@IlfordFC1881: On behalf of everyone at ilford we wish Paul a speedy recovery

@NUTSY10: Excellent news and speedy recovery @PaulPitzy. Further proof that every club should have a defib because in these type of situations can be the difference between life and death. Well done to all concerned ❤️

@themeatbeast: Absolute credit to the quick decision making! He’s now in the right hands to look after him! Hope the family are ok especially Harry and Sam can’t have been easy on them. #airportarmy are all behind you Paul!

@puffpuff65: Fantastic bloke, looked after me on the coach to Downham. Hope he has a full recovery and is back in the dug out soon

@KieranAmos: Brilliant news. Speedy recovery @PaulPitzy ❤️

@MattyChibambo: Wishing you a speedy recovery mate @PaulPitzy 🙏🏾

@clayts84: Huge well done to those that acted quickly……get well soon Boss ✈️💙

@georgemarsh_99: Best wishes @PaulPitzy speedy recovery gaffer 💙✈️

@cameronwatson1: Fantastic news, Glad he is on the mend and wish him and his family all the best in his recovery and hope to see him return again for the reverse fixture later in the season 💙

@JamesFalaise: Hope you feel better soon @PaulPitzy

@mattyhanning: That’s great news to hear. Wishing @PaulPitzy all the best. So glad to hear that you are on the mend. Look forward to seeing you soon. Take care buddy ❤️❤️

@EnfieldFC: We wish @PaulPitzy all the best in his recovery and credit to the people around him at the time for acting so swiftly 👏🏻 We look forward to seeing Paul on the touch line again soon!