A PLAYER suffered a possible heart attack during the FA Trophy third round match between Gateshead and Farsley Celtic.
Tuesday night’s game was abandoned as Celts captain Lewis Turner, 32, was rushed to hospital by ambulance after collapsing on the pitch.
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National League North captain Lewis Turner was rushed to hospital following a medical emergency
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Gateshead’s FA Trophy clash with Farsley Celtic has meanwhile been called offCredit: Getty – Contributor
Farsley Celtic later issued an update on his health, saying Turner was “conscious and talking”.
And a later statement read: “In tonight’s FA Trophy match with Gateshead, our captain Lewis Turner suffered a possible cardiac arrest.
“Thanks to the superb professional work of the medical staff and paramedics, Lewis was resuscitated and transferred to the 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 appropriate.
“We have been in contact with the relevant governing bodies and together with them we will offer all possible support to Lewis, his family and 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 the best and we look forward to seeing him again soon.”
Play was stopped in the 28th minute as medical staff rushed onto the field to help the right back.
National League side Gateshead then led 1-0, and the referee sent both sets of players to the dressing room in the 31st minute.
Turner was taken by ambulance to the hospital for treatment.
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Reports state that Turner’s teammates were reduced to tears and desperately calling for help.
Gateshead FC wrote on X: “Following discussions between both clubs, the decision has been made to call off tonight’s game.
“Our thoughts are with Lewis Turner and everyone involved with @FarsleyCelticFC at this time.”
While the visitors, who are in the National League North, wrote: “We will update fans on Lewis’ condition when possible.”
The club were able to do so later, writing in a statement: “In tonight’s FA Trophy match with Gateshead, our captain Lewis Turner suffered a possible cardiac arrest.
“Thanks to the superb professional work of the medical staff and paramedics, Lewis was resuscitated and transferred to the 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 appropriate.
“We have been in contact with the relevant governing bodies and together with them we will offer all possible support to Lewis, his family and 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 the best and we look forward to seeing him again soon.”
Leeds United’s official X account wrote: “The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with Lewis at this time and we all wish him a speedy recovery.”
Turner came through the youth ranks at Leeds, before being loaned out between Harrogate Town and Chester.
Both sets of supporters went to X to show their support for Turner.
One fan inside the ground wrote: “I really wish him the best, which was absolutely horrible to see ❤.”
Another said: “Praying for a full recovery 🙏.”
While another praised: “Excellent work by the paramedics.”
A fourth added: “It was so scary to watch. I hope and pray he recovers well and we hope all the players are fine.”
Another wrote: “That was one of the hardest things I’ve ever witnessed.”
Gateshead striker Luke Hannant scored the first goal around seven minutes before the horrific incident.
Whether the match will be replayed remains to be seen, but whichever team advances will host Boston United in the fourth round of the FA Trophy.
Gateshead are currently fourth in the National League, while Step Six West Yorkshire’s Farsley are 20th in the league below.
Turner signed a contract extension with Farsley Celtic in May 2022 after making more than 100 appearances for the club.
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