- Farsley Celtic captain Lewis Turner was treated just before 30 minutes
- The 32-year-old was resuscitated on the field and is now recovering in hospital
Farsley Celtic have provided an update on captain Lewis Turner after he was rushed to hospital following a medical emergency during a match.
Turner, 32, was attended to by medical staff during the first half of his club’s FA Trophy match with Gateshead on Tuesday before being taken away in an ambulance.
Players from both clubs were then sent off the field by the referee, after which the match was eventually abandoned.
Turner was described as having suffered ‘a serious injury’ in a social media post shared by the club shortly after the shocking incident at Gateshead International Stadium.
The club has since revealed Turner suffered a ‘suspected cardiac arrest’ but is now ‘conscious and talking’ in hospital.
A statement from Farsley Celtic read: ‘During tonight’s FA Trophy match with Gateshead, our captain Lewis Turner suffered a suspected cardiac arrest.
Lewis Turner was taken to hospital after suffering a medical emergency during an FA Trophy match
The match between Gateshead and Farsley Celtic was played at the Gateshead International Stadium on Tuesday evening
‘Thanks to the excellent professional work of the medical staff and paramedics, Lewis was resuscitated and taken to hospital.
“It is with great relief and joy 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, working with them, we will provide all possible support to Lewis, his family and the other players and staff.
‘Incidents like these put life into context and we hope you will all join us in wishing Lewis and his family all the best and we look forward to seeing him again soon.’
According to the sunTurner’s teammates were overcome with emotion, and some were even moved to tears, as they called for help after the incident.
The trophy holders shared their own post on social media site X, discussing the decision to postpone the tie, which saw the home side lead 1-0.
“After consultation between both clubs, it has been decided to abandon tonight’s match,” their statement read.
Gateshead shared a statement on both teams’ decision to abandon the match at 1-0
“Our thoughts go out to Lewis Turner and everyone involved at Farsley Celtic FC at this time.”
Turner started his career as a member of Leeds United’s academy, before plying his trade in non-league football with clubs including Chester, Harrogate Town and Matlock Town.
Leeds were among the sides to send their thoughts and prayers in support of their former academy prospects.
“The thoughts of everyone at LUFC are with Lewis at this time and we all wish him a speedy recovery,” the club’s statement said.
“Sending you our best wishes, Lewis (blue heart),” Chester added.
Turner first joined Farsley Celtic in 2017 and has spent the last seven years at the club on and off.