National League North side provide update as captain suffers cardiac arrest in abandoned FA Trophy match
Farsley Celtic captain Lewis Turner is ‘conscious and talking’ after suffering a cardiac arrest in their FA Trophy tie with Gateshead last night. The match was abandoned in the 28th minute after Turner went down. The game at Gateshead was abandonedGetty The 32-year-old received attention on the pitch, with Gateshead 1-0 up at the time, before being rushed to hospital in an ambulance following an on-field medical emergency. Farsley confirmed the game was abandoned shortly after before releasing statement on their player’s condition. The National League North side 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. “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.” Gateshead added: “Our thoughts go out to Lewis Turner and all involved with Farsely Celtic at this time.” Fans present sent their prayers to Turner on social media. The versatile defender and midfielder has been rushed to hospitalX “Thoughts and best wishes Lewis. Praying for a speedy recovery for you,” one wrote on X. A second said: “Was so scary to watch. Hope and pray he recovers well. “Hope all of the rest of the team are OK too as that must be terrifying to see happen to a team mate and captain. Take care.” A number of football clubs also sent their best wishes, including Farsley’s neighbours Leeds United. The Championship side said: “The thoughts of everyone at Leeds are with Lewis at this time and we’re all wishing him a speedy recovery.” Luke Hannant had put the home side ahead 20 minutes into the game. But less than 15 minutes later, the players were in the dressing room. The referee sent both sets of players into their respective dressing rooms as Turner was treated and later taken to hospital. National League North side Farsley had travelled to Gateshead for the third round of the FA Trophy. Gateshead are currently fourth in the National League, while Farsley sit 20th in the league below.
Farsley Celtic captain Lewis Turner is ‘conscious and talking’ after suffering a cardiac arrest in their FA Trophy tie with Gateshead last night.
The match was abandoned in the 28th minute after Turner went down.
The 32-year-old received attention on the pitch, with Gateshead 1-0 up at the time, before being rushed to hospital in an ambulance following an on-field medical emergency.
Farsley confirmed the game was abandoned shortly after before releasing statement on their player’s condition.
The National League North side 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.
“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.”
Gateshead added: “Our thoughts go out to Lewis Turner and all involved with Farsely Celtic at this time.”
Fans present sent their prayers to Turner on social media.
“Thoughts and best wishes Lewis. Praying for a speedy recovery for you,” one wrote on X.
A second said: “Was so scary to watch. Hope and pray he recovers well.
“Hope all of the rest of the team are OK too as that must be terrifying to see happen to a team mate and captain. Take care.”
A number of football clubs also sent their best wishes, including Farsley’s neighbours Leeds United.
The Championship side said: “The thoughts of everyone at Leeds are with Lewis at this time and we’re all wishing him a speedy recovery.”
Luke Hannant had put the home side ahead 20 minutes into the game.
But less than 15 minutes later, the players were in the dressing room.
The referee sent both sets of players into their respective dressing rooms as Turner was treated and later taken to hospital.
National League North side Farsley had travelled to Gateshead for the third round of the FA Trophy.
Gateshead are currently fourth in the National League, while Farsley sit 20th in the league below.
