Farsley Celtic captain 'recovering' after suspected heart attack on the pitch
Skipper Lewis Turner suffered a medical emergency on the pitch at Gateshead
Farsley Celtic skipper Lewis Turner is recovering after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during an FA Trophy third round clash with Gateshead.
Turner was resuscitated after suffering a medical emergency on the pitch at Gateshead International Stadium, and was later said to be "conscious and talking" after being taken to hospital.
A statement on the National League North club's official website said: "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."
The statement continued: "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."