A Scots dad’s life was saved by hero soccer followers who rushed to offer him first assist after he suffered a coronary heart assault in the course of a match. James Kirkwood, an newbie participant for Stoneywood Parkvale FC, collapsed on the pitch throughout a pre-season pleasant conflict at Arjo Wiggins Park in Aberdeen on Monday night time.
Members of the general public and fellow gamers raced to assist the stricken 39-year-old, who fortunately regained consciousness earlier than being rushed to hospital by ambulance for additional therapy. The membership have issued an announcement addressing the medical emergency and wished James, higher generally known as Kirky, a speedy restoration.
Stoneywood Parkvale FC wrote: “Final night time at Arjowiggins Stoneywood Park our junior and newbie soccer groups contested within the annual pre-season pleasant. Sadly the sport needed to be deserted simply previous to half-time as newbie participant James Kirkwood (Kirky) collapsed after struggling a coronary heart assault.
“CPR was shortly administered by each golf equipment till the emergency companies arrived with a defibrillator. Kirky quickly gained consciousness and was then shortly taken to hospital the place he's making good progress. A large thanks to each golf equipment for appearing so swiftly and naturally the emergency companies. All of us want Kirky a speedy restoration.”
The footballer’s spouse has additionally issued her heartfelt thanks for the help the household have acquired.
Debbie Kirkwood wrote: “Thanks all so very very a lot for calls / texts / messages. To the membership / first Response and extra importantly the blokes who stepped up and helped give Kirky a preventing likelihood (Greg Morrison) ... true heroes.
“Very emotional and difficult few days. Heaps extra to come back however hopefully house before later. A lot of like to you all xx”
Pal Derek Folganan added: “Effectively executed to all concerned, particularly Greg Morrison and Ian Davidson. These two, together with the mum (skilled in first assist) of one of many gamers, performed an enormous half in making certain a really constructive end result.”
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