Watford chairman Scott Duxbury has passed on his support and best wishes to Luther Blissett following reports that the club’s former striker had collapsed at a charity auction at the weekend.
Having hosted this year’s My Local Hero fundraiser at Watford’s Grove Hotel on Saturday, the ex-England international exited the main room and fell ill, according to event organisers.
The Watford Observer reported that Blissett was rushed to Watford General Hospital before being transferred to a specialist in London for further assessments.
Luther – capped 14 times by England and one of the first black footballers to represent the national team – had helped auction off a signed Watford shirt and four hospitality tickets for a Hornets match earlier in the day.
‘Watford FC is aware of reports that the club’s all-time record appearance-maker and goalscorer Luther Blissett OBE DL is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital,’ a statement on Watford’s official website said this afternoon.
‘The Hornets wish to confirm at this stage, however, that the club has had no direct confirmation of his circumstances from Luther or his family.
‘Everyone connected with Watford FC would like to wish Luther the fullest possible recovery.
‘”Watford’s Favourite Son” was helping raise money at a community event last weekend when he was taken ill.’
Watford chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury added: ‘Luther and all of his loved ones know they have our full support.
‘We will do all we can to help.’
More to follow.
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