Bournemouth vs Luton Match Rescheduled After Player Collapse: New Date Announced
In a shocking turn of events, Bournemouth’s match with Luton has been rescheduled after a player collapse during their clash in December. Tom Lockyer, the 29-year-old Welsh centre-back, suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch, leading to the abandonment of the game. However, Lockyer has since been discharged from the hospital and is on the road to recovery.
Lockyer’s collapse occurred in the 59th minute of the game when the score was tied at 1-1. Medics rushed to save his life and he was subsequently taken to the hospital. Fortunately, Lockyer was able to leave the hospital before Christmas and has been updating his supporters on his condition through social media.
The rescheduled match will take place on Wednesday, March 13th, with a kick-off time of 7:30 pm. Further details about the match will be confirmed at midday the day before the game. This announcement brings a sense of relief to both teams and their fans, as they can now look forward to completing the game that was abruptly halted.
Lockyer’s collapse was not his first experience with heart issues. In the summer, he underwent minor heart surgery after collapsing at Wembley during the Championship play-off final win. Despite this setback, Lockyer displayed incredible resilience and made an emotional return to Luton’s home ground, Kenilworth Road, on January 30th.
During his return, Lockyer walked around the pitch and received applause from the stands. The Luton fans showed their unwavering support by chanting his name, and even Brighton fans joined in. A heartwarming moment occurred when a massive orange banner was displayed in the Kenilworth Stand, and Lockyer’s favorite band, Foo Fighters, were played over the PA system.
Prior to his return to the stadium, Lockyer visited the Luton training ground to reunite with his teammates and club staff. He was filmed hugging his fellow players in the dressing room and received a warm reception in the team meeting. Lockyer then had the opportunity to watch training up close, showing his dedication to the sport despite not being able to resume playing just yet.
Lockyer’s journey from the brink of tragedy to recovery has been inspiring. The rescheduled match between Bournemouth and Luton will provide an opportunity for both teams to come together and show their support for Lockyer. It will undoubtedly be an emotional event, filled with gratitude for the heroic actions that saved his life. Football fans around the world will be eagerly watching as Lockyer continues his remarkable journey back to the sport he loves.