Tom Lockyer smiles as he returns to Luton’s training ground five weeks after suffering cardiac arrest on the pitch
TOM LOCKYER has been pictured back at Luton’s training ground.
Lockyer, 29, suffered a cardiac arrest during the Hatters’ clash with Bournemouth on December 16 which was later abandoned.
@LutonTownTom Lockyer was seen smiling as he returned to Luton’s training ground[/caption]
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The match was suspended in the 59th minute as medics tended to Lockyer on the pitch.
The club’s medical staff confirmed Lockyer was responsive shortly after the terrifying ordeal.
The Welsh centre-back thanked the “heroics actions” of the people who saved him.
And five weeks on been pictured smiling back at Town’s Brache training ground.
The club posted images of Lockyer to the club’s social media pages.
They captioned their post on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Look who was back at the Brache today! .”
In response, one fan said: “I’m crying and so are you! Love you, Locks – our Skipper! Welcome back to where you belong.”
A second said: “So happy to see him doing well .”
A third said: “Things we love to see .”
Another said: “Yesssssss. Love you Locks .”
Prior to his cardiac arrest last month, Lockyer had previously collapsed during Luton’s play-off final with Coventry in May.
After his collapse in December Lockyer said: “I would just like to say that I am doing very well and feeling very much myself after the cardiac arrest I suffered in Bournemouth.
“The reason I’m doing so well is all down to the heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors and paramedics.
“I feel thankful that this happened to me surrounded by these heroes. They saved my life. I will never forget what you did for me.
“While I’m sad not to be involved, I feel full of pride watching the boys carry on the battle without me.
“The fighting spirit I’ve seen in the last three games has given me a much needed lift. I will be doing whatever I can in whichever ways are possible to help the Gaffer and the Club.
“In what capacity that is remains to be decided as I’m due to meet with specialists in the new year.”
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